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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Vanadium Oxide Vanadium tetroxide
Trade Name: Synonym:
Metal Oxide V 2O 4 or VO 2
Chem ical Nature: Form ula:
12036 -21-4
CAS #:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Haz ardous C omp onents % OSHA/PEL ACGIH/TLV
0.5 mg (V 2O 5)/m 3 0.5 mg (V 2O 5)/m 3
Vanadium Oxide 0-100
III PHYSICAL DATA
1976 oC
N/E
Boiling Point: Melting/Freezing Point:
4.339 gm/cc N/A
Specific Gravity: Vapor Density (Air=1):
Essentially zero N/A
Vapor Pressure: % V olatiles:
Black crystalline powder Insoluble
Appearance and Odor: Solubility in Water:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point: N/A Autoignition Temperature: No Data
Flamm able Limits in Air (% by Volum e): N/A
Extingu ishing Media: Do not use water. Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical extinguishing agents, dry sand, or dry ground dolomite.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: No special firefighting procedures needed, use normal procedures which include wearing
NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus, flame and chemical resistant clothing, hats, boots and gloves. If without
risk remove m aterial from fire area.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Exposure:
Acute E ffects:
Inhalation: Causes irritation
Ingestion: May be harmful, effects not known
Skin : May cause irritation
Eye: Causes irritation
Chro nic Effects:
Inhalation: None Known
Ingestion: None known
Skin : None Known
Eye: None Known
Medical Conditions, If Any, Aggravated by the Chemical: None known
Other Health Hazards: None known
Most Likely Routes of Entry: Ingestion
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: No specific information available. One should obtain medical attention.
INGESTION: No data available, but one should obtain medical attention.
SK IN: Remove contaminated clothing, flood skin with large amounts of water. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
EYE: Imm ediately flush eyes, including under eyelids, with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): No Data
Haz ardous D ecomposition Produc ts: No Data
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Wearing full protective equipment, cover spill with dry sand or
vermiculite. Mix well and carefully transfer to a container.
Waste Disposal Method: Con sult State, Local an d Federal EPA regu lations for proper disp osal.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Ventilation Req uirements: Laboratory fume hood.
Respiratory Protection: High efficiency particle respirator.
Protective Gloves: Rubber
Eye/Face Protection: ANSI app roved safety goggles.
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage: Keep containe r tightly closed. Sto re in a coo l, dry, well-ventilated area. W ash
thoroughly after use.
Other Precautions: Lab coat and apron, flame and chemical resistant coveralls, eyewash capable of sustained flushing, safety drench
shower and hygienic facilities for washing.
Warning: Irritates eyes and lun gs.
The abo ve inform ation is believ ed to be co rrect, but do es no t purp ort to b e all inclu sive an d sha ll be used only as a gu ide.
ESPI shall not be held liab le for any d am age resulting from h and ling o r from contact with the abov e pro duc t.
Prepared by: S. Dierks
Dated: November 1995
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