ICSC 0455 - VANADIUM TRIOXIDE

VANADIUM TRIOXIDE	ICSC: 0455 (April 2006)
Divanadium trioxide Vanadium sesquioxide Vanadic oxide Vanadium(III) oxide

CAS #: 1314-34-7

UN #: 3285

EC Number: 215-230-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Harmful if inhaled Suspected of causing cancer Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

VANADIUM TRIOXIDE

ICSC: 0455

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance BLACK POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of vanadium oxides.	Formula: V₂O₃ Molecular mass: 149.9 Melting point: 1970°C Density: 4.87 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.01 (very poor)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
BLACK POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of vanadium oxides.

Formula: V₂O₃
Molecular mass: 149.9
Melting point: 1970°C
Density: 4.87 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.01 (very poor)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the respiratory tract. This may result in chronic rhinitis and chronic bronchitis. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the respiratory tract. This may result in chronic rhinitis and chronic bronchitis. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: carcinogen category: 2; germ cell mutagen group: 2

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Respiratory symptoms may be delayed 1 day or more. See ICSC 0596.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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