| Exposure Route | Immediate Action | |----------------|------------------| | | Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If stopped, give artificial respiration. Seek medical attention immediately. | | Skin Contact | Remove contaminated clothing (shoes, belts, gloves). Wash with plenty of soap and water for at least 20 minutes. Do not use neutralizers; they can generate heat. Get medical help for any redness or blistering. | | Eye Contact | Hold eyelids open and rinse gently with water for at least 30 minutes . Remove contact lenses immediately. Do not attempt to neutralize. Immediate ophthalmological evaluation is required. | | Ingestion | Do not induce vomiting (risk of aspiration & further chemical burns to mouth/throat). Rinse mouth with water. Drink 1–2 glasses of water to dilute. Seek emergency medical care immediately. |
– diluting to lower pH does not remove molybdenum from the waste stream. nalco 73385 msds
Prevent entry into drains, ditches, or surface water. Molybdate is moderately toxic to fish (LC50 50–200 mg/L for some species). Seek medical attention immediately