SAFETY
Safe Handling:
When handling molybdenum, one needs to use gloves and safety goggles (PPE). Molybdenum gives off dust with low toxicity when it is being worked with and that dust must be vaccuumed up. It is also suggested that people do not touch, inhale, or ingest it (Espi-metals.com, 2005).
First Aid:
If someone inhales molybdenum and has a reaction, they should be taken away from the source of it and then go to a doctor's. If someone gets it in their eyes and has a reaction, they should flush with water, then see a doctor. If someone gets it on their skin and has a reaction, they should wash their skin with warm water and soap, then see a doctor. Lastly, if someone ingests a large amount of molybdenum, they should drink lots of water and then vomit. Also, they should see a doctor (Espi-metals.com, 2005).
These safety procedures are general. There will be different procedures for each compound of molybdenum, and will vary depending on the laws set out by the federal, provincial, and local governments and health and safety associations (Ontario Ministry of Labour, 2011).
The safe storage and disposal of molybdenum and molybdenum compounds also depends upon these laws (Espi-metals.com, 2005).
When handling molybdenum, one needs to use gloves and safety goggles (PPE). Molybdenum gives off dust with low toxicity when it is being worked with and that dust must be vaccuumed up. It is also suggested that people do not touch, inhale, or ingest it (Espi-metals.com, 2005).
First Aid:
If someone inhales molybdenum and has a reaction, they should be taken away from the source of it and then go to a doctor's. If someone gets it in their eyes and has a reaction, they should flush with water, then see a doctor. If someone gets it on their skin and has a reaction, they should wash their skin with warm water and soap, then see a doctor. Lastly, if someone ingests a large amount of molybdenum, they should drink lots of water and then vomit. Also, they should see a doctor (Espi-metals.com, 2005).
These safety procedures are general. There will be different procedures for each compound of molybdenum, and will vary depending on the laws set out by the federal, provincial, and local governments and health and safety associations (Ontario Ministry of Labour, 2011).
The safe storage and disposal of molybdenum and molybdenum compounds also depends upon these laws (Espi-metals.com, 2005).