EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and
skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation and possible damage.
Skin:
Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially
if the skin is wet or moist. Contact with the skin may cause skin
lesions which are characterized by cracking of the skin and the
development of slow-healing ulcers.
Ingestion:
May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea,
vomiting and possible burns. May cause liver and kidney damage. May
cause central nervous system effects and/or neurological effects.
May cause greenish-black tongue discoloration due to deposition of
vanadium salts. Ingestion of large amounts may cause an increase in
blood pressure.
Inhalation:
May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause irritation of the
respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing,
wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute
inhalation. May cause liver and kidney damage. May produce scattered
allergy-like eczematous skin lesions symptomatic of vanadium
toxicity.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
Green coloration of the tongue, resulting from the deposition of
vanadium salts is an indicator of exposure; however, may be absent
even in prolonged exposure..
Antidote:
There exists several chelation agents. The determination of there
use should be made only by qualified medical personnel.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use
extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire. Substance is
noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding fire.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust
generation and accumulation. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not
ingest or inhale. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
substances. Keep containers tightly closed.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 27774-13-6:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Color: blue
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not applicable.
Freezing/Melting Point: Decomposes.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Very soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 3.0
Molecular Formula: VOSO4
Molecular Weight: 162.9985
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Sulfur oxides (SOx), including sulfur oxide and sulfur dioxide,
vanadium oxide (VOx) gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 27774-13-6: YW1925000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 27774-13-6: Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 4450 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Vanadyl sulfate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Bluegill/Sunfish: 6mg/L; 96H
Other
For more information, see "HANDBOOK OF ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND
EXPOSURE DATA."
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: VANADYL SULPHATE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2931
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: VANADYL SULPHATE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2931
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: VANADYL SULPHATE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2931
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 27774-13-6: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 27774-13-6: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 27774-13-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 27774-13-6 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 27774-13-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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