Molybdenum sulfide (MoS2), roasted

Rio Tinto Commercial Americas Inc

Revision date : 2026-01-20

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GHS08
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

1313-27-5

Name of the chemical

Molybdenum trioxide

Concentration

50-96 1-479

EC/CAS

1317-38-0

Name of the chemical

Copper (II) oxide

Concentration

<0.6 1-297

EC/CAS

14808-60-7

Name of the chemical

Silica, crystalline

Concentration

<0.1 1-548 -548

EC/CAS

7446-14-2

Name of the chemical

Lead sulphate

Concentration

<0.1 1-531

General Information

Version

4

Revision date

2026-01-20

Product name

Molybdenum sulfide (MoS2), roasted

Chemical name

Molybdenum sulfide (MoS2), roasted

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Industrial applications: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys. Production of molybdenum containing chemicals

supplier name

Rio Tinto Commercial Americas Inc

Emergency telephone

+1 773-270-6500, +1 801 204 2000, +65 3158 1074

Icons in SDS

GHS08 M004 M008 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Rio Tinto Commercial Americas Inc

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

kucmsds@riotinto.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Warning

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H351

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H351

Suspected of causing cancer

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification CARCINOGENICITY - Category 2

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Suspected of causing cancer. (inhalation)

Precautionary statements

General : Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CARCINOGENICITY - Category 2

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