International Chemical Safety Cards

VANADIUM ICSC: 0207

VANADIUM
(powder)
V
Atomic mass: 50.9
CAS # 7440-62-2
RTECS # YW1355000
ICSC # 0207
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible under specific conditions.

Water in large amounts.
EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.

EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

  • INHALATION
    		• See Notes.


  • SKIN



  • EYES



  • INGESTION


    		• Rinse mouth.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.
    		Separated from strong oxidants.

    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0207 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993 No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.

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    VANADIUM ICSC: 0207

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     GRAY POWDER.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:
     Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. Reacts readily with strong oxidants.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV (as V2O5): ppm; 0.05 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1988-1989).
    OSHA PEL: C 0.5 mg V2O5/m3 (resp) {{Vanadium fume}}OSHA PEL: C 0.1 mg V2O5/m3
    NIOSH REL: C 0.05 mg V/m3 15-minute *Note: The REL applies to all vanadium compounds except Vanadium metal and Vanadium carbide (see Ferrovanadium dust). {Vanadium fume}}NIOSH REL: C 0.05 mg V/m3 15-minute
    NIOSH IDLH: 35 mg/m3 (as V) {{Vanadium fume}} 35 mg/m3 (as V)


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

    INHALATION RISK:
     Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when heating.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance may cause effects on the lungs. See Notes.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     See Notes.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 3380°C
    Melting point: 1890°C
    		 Relative density (water = 1): 6.1
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    Vanadium pentoxide may have toxic effects on the lungs. Vanadium is easily oxidized, see further vanadium pentoxide (ICSC # 0596). The recommendations on this Card also apply to ferrovanadium.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0207 VANADIUM
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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