SIGMA-ALDRICH
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Printed: 11/25/2005
Date Updated: 04/11/2004
Version 1.5
Section 1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name SODIUM METAVANADATE
Product Number S6383
Brand SIGMA
Company Sigma-Aldrich Canada, Ltd
Street Address 2149 Winston Park Drive
City, State, Zip, Country Oakville ON L6H 6J8 CA
Technical Phone: 9058299500
Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300
Fax: 9058299292
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient
Substance Name CAS # SARA 313
SODIUM (META)VANADATE 13718-26-8 Yes
Formula NaVO3
Synonyms Metawanadan sodowy (Polish) * Monosodium
trioxovanadate(1-) * Sodium metavanadate * Sodium
trioxovanadate(1-) * Sodium vanadate(V) (NaVO3)
(6CI,7CI) * Sodium vanadium oxide * Vanadate
(VO3(1-)), sodium (9CI)
RTECS Number: YW1050000
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Toxic if
swallowed.
HMIS RATING
HEALTH: 2
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 1
NFPA RATING
HEALTH: 2
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 1
For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
ORAL EXPOSURE
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is
conscious. Call a physician immediately.
INHALATION EXPOSURE
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
DERMAL EXPOSURE
In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for
at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Call a physician.
EYE EXPOSURE
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by
separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
FLASH POINT
N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMP
N/A
FLAMMABILITY
N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or
appropriate foam.
FIREFIGHTING
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL
Evacuate area.
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy
rubber gloves.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid
raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material
pickup is complete.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
User Exposure: Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin,
on clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
STORAGE
Suitable: Keep tightly closed.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Hygroscopic.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Use only in a chemical fume hood. Safety shower and eye bath.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory: Government approved respirator.
Hand: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Eye: Chemical safety goggles.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
EXPOSURE LIMITS, RTECS
Country Source Type Value
USA USA NIOSH NIOSH Ceiling co0.05 MG/M3/15M 0.05 MG/M3/15M
Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties
Appearance Physical State: Solid
Color: Faintly yellow
Form: Powder
Property Value At Temperature or Pressure
Molecular Weight 121.93 AMU
pH N/A
BP/BP Range N/A
MP/MP Range N/A
Freezing Point N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
Vapor Density N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
SG/Density N/A
Bulk Density N/A
Odor Threshold N/A
Volatile% N/A
VOC Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Viscosity N/A
Surface Tension N/A
Partition Coefficient N/A
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Flash Point N/A
Explosion Limits N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
Refractive Index N/A
Optical Rotation N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
Solubility N/A
N/A = not available
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Stable: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nature of decomposition products
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not known.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: Causes skin irritation.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation.
Inhalation: Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper
respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled.
Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and
toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
TOXICITY DATA
Oral
Rat
98 mg/kg
LD50
Remarks: Behavioral:Ataxia. Lungs, Thorax, or
Respiration:Dyspnea. Gastrointestinal:Hypermotility, diarrhea.
Intraperitoneal
Rat
12 MG/KG
LD50
Oral
Mouse
74.6 mg/kg
LD50
Remarks: Gastrointestinal:Hypermotility, diarrhea. Lungs,
Thorax, or Respiration:Dyspnea. Behavioral:Ataxia.
Intraperitoneal
Mouse
36 MG/KG
LD50
Remarks: Behavioral:Ataxia. Lungs, Thorax, or
Respiration:Dyspnea. Gastrointestinal:Hypermotility, diarrhea.
Intravenous
Cat
7180 UG/KG
LD50
Remarks: Vascular:BP elevation not charactertized in autonomic
section. Vascular:BP lowering not charactertized in autonomic
section.
CHRONIC EXPOSURE - TERATOGEN
Species: Mouse
Dose: 80 MG/KG
Route of Application: Intraperitoneal
Exposure Time: (6-15D PREG)
Result: Specific Developmental Abnormalities: Craniofacial
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(including nose and tongue).
CHRONIC EXPOSURE - MUTAGEN
Species: Human
Dose: 10 UMOL/L
Cell Type: lymphocyte
Mutation test: Micronucleus test
Species: Human
Dose: 20 UMOL/L
Cell Type: lymphocyte
Mutation test: Sister chromatid exchange
Species: Human
Dose: 5 UMOL/L
Cell Type: lymphocyte
Mutation test: SLN
CHRONIC EXPOSURE - REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD
Species: Mouse
Dose: 1800 MG/KG
Route of Application: Oral
Exposure Time: (30D MALE)
Result: Effects on Fertility: Male fertility index (e.g., #
males impregnating females per # males exposed to fertile
nonpregnant females). Paternal Effects: Testes, epididymis,
sperm duct.
Species: Mouse
Dose: 25 MG/KG
Route of Application: Intraperitoneal
Exposure Time: (9D PREG)
Result: Effects on Fertility: Pre-implantation mortality (e.g.,
reduction in number of implants per female; total number of
implants per corpora lutea). Effects on Fertility:
Post-implantation mortality (e.g., dead and/or resorbed implants
per total number of implants). Specific Developmental
Abnormalities: Musculoskeletal system.
Species: Mouse
Dose: 25 MG/KG
Route of Application: Intraperitoneal
Exposure Time: (12D PREG)
Result: Effects on Fertility: Post-implantation mortality (e.g.,
dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants).
Effects on Embryo or Fetus: Fetotoxicity (except death, e.g.,
stunted fetus). Effects on Embryo or Fetus: Fetal death.
Species: Mouse
Dose: 40 MG/KG
Route of Application: Intraperitoneal
Exposure Time: (6-15D PREG)
Result: Effects on Fertility: Post-implantation mortality (e.g.,
dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants).
Effects on Embryo or Fetus: Fetotoxicity (except death, e.g.,
stunted fetus). Effects on Embryo or Fetus: Fetal death.
Species: Mouse
Dose: 40 MG/KG
Route of Application: Intraperitoneal
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Exposure Time: (6-15D PREG)
Result: Effects on Fertility: Post-implantation mortality (e.g.,
dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants).
Effects on Embryo or Fetus: Fetal death. Effects on Embryo or
Fetus: Fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus).
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose
of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible
solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an
afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local
environmental regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: Vanadium compound, n.o.s.
UN#: 3285
Class: 6.1
Packing Group: Packing Group III
Hazard Label: Toxic Substance
PIH: Not PIH
IATA
Proper Shipping Name: Vanadium compound, n.o.s.
IATA UN Number: 3285
Hazard Class: 6.1
Packing Group: III
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
EU ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION
Symbol of Danger: T
Indication of Danger: Toxic.
R: 25-36/37/38
Risk Statements: Toxic if swallowed. Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin.
S: 26-36/37/39-45
Safety Statements: In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear
suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
US CLASSIFICATION AND LABEL TEXT
Indication of Danger: Toxic.
Risk Statements: Toxic if swallowed. Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear
suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA LISTED: Yes
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DEMINIMIS: 1 %
NOTES: This product is subject to SARA section 313 reporting
requirements.
TSCA INVENTORY ITEM: Yes Yes
CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS Classification: This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS
contains all the information required by the CPR.
DSL: Yes
NDSL: No
Section 16 - Other Information
DISCLAIMER
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
WARRANTY
The above information is believed to be correct but does not
purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The
information in this document is based on the present state of our
knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Inc.,
shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or
from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice
or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.
Copyright 2005 Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited
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