ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP -- VANADIUM (V) OXIDE 99.6+%, 22189-9  -- 6810-00N014992
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:VANADIUM (V) OXIDE 99.6+%, 22189-9
MSDS Date:01/16/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014992
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP
Address:1001 W. ST. PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850/FAX -4979
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:VANADIUM PENTOXIDE	(SARA III)
CAS:1314-62-1
RTECS #:YW2460000
Fraction by Wt: 99.6%+
Other REC Limits:0.5MG/M3,C TRANS PEL
OSHA PEL:C,0.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3RDUST;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE SUPP DATA
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
    SWALLOWED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN
    IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC: DAMAGE TO LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH
    COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    IF NOT BREATHI NG GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IN CASE OF EXPOS, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTN
    IMMED. WASH CONTAM CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. INGEST: CALL MD IMMED . RPTD
    (SUPP DATA)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
    TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUBBER
    BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG & HOLD FOR
    WASTE DISP. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER
    MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPL ETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. KEEP TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. HIGHLY TOXIC. IRRITANT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE
    BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LD50-LC50 MIX: LD50:(ORL,RAT) 10 MG/KG, (IPR,RAT) 12 MG/KG, (SCU,RAT)
    14 MG/KG, (ORL,MUS) 23 MG/KG, (SCU,MUS) 10 MG/KG. FIRST AID PROC:
    EXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN A GREENISH DISCOLORATION OF THE TONGUE AN D
    MAY RESULT IN SENSITIVITY TO VANADIUMAND ITS COMPOUNDS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1274F,690C
Spec Gravity:3.357
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NATURE OF DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS NOT
    KNOWN.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:BURY IN A LANDFILL SITE APPROVED FOR THE
    DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTES. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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