·  1 Identification of substance:

• Manufacturer/Supplier:
  NILE CHEMICALS 

·    2 Composition/Data on components:

• Chemical characterization:
             Description: (CAS#)                                        
  Vanadium (V) oxide (CAS# 1314-62-1), 100%
• Identification number(s):
• EINECS Number: 215-239-8
• EU Number: 023-001-00-8

·    3 Hazards identification

• Hazard description:
  T Toxic
  N Dangerous for the environment
• Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
  R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
  R 37    Irritating to respiratory system.
  R 48/23 Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
  R 68    Possible risk of irreversible effects.
  R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
  R 63    Possible risk of harm to the unborn child
• Classification system
• HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
  
    (Hazardous Materials Identification System)
  Health (acute effects) = 2
  Flammability = 0
  Reactivity = 0

·    4 First aid measures

• After inhalation
  Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
• After skin contact
  Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
• After eye contact
  Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
• After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.
• Information for doctor
• The following symptoms may occur: Gastric or intestinal disorders.

·    5 Fire fighting measures

• Suitable extinguishing agents
  Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire.
• Protective equipment:
  Wear self-contained respirator.
  Wear fully protective impervious suit.

·    6 Accidental release measures

• Person-related safety precautions:
  Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
  Ensure adequate ventilation
• Measures for environmental protection:
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
• Measures for cleaning/collecting:
  Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
  Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Additional information:
  See Section 7 for information on safe handling
  See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
  See Section 13 for disposal information.

·    7 Handling and storage

• Handling
• Information for safe handling:
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
  Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
  Prevent formation of dust.
• Information about protection against explosions and fires:
  The product is not flammable
• Storage
• Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
  No special requirements.
• Information about storage in one common storage facility:
  Do not store together with acids.
• Further information about storage conditions:
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

·    8 Exposure controls and personal protection

• Additional information about design of technical systems:
  Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
  
  Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
  
  Vanadium pentoxide (as V2O5)
                       mg/m3
  ACGIH TLV             0.05 (respirable dust)
                        Not classified as a human carcinogen
  Austria MAK           0.05
  Denmark TWA           0.03(V)
  Japan OEL             0.5
  Korea TLV             0.05
  Poland TWA            0.05; 0.5-STEL
  Switzerland MAK-W     50 ppm
  USA PEL               0.5-Ceiling (respirable dust)
                        0.5-Ceiling (respirable fraction)
• Additional information: No data
• Personal protective equipment
• General protective and hygienic measures
  The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
  Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
  Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Breathing equipment:
  Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
• Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
• Eye protection: Safety glasses
• Body protection: Protective work clothing.

·    9 Physical and chemical properties:

• General Information
• Form: Pieces
• Color:
  Orange
  Various colors
• Odor: Odorless
•                                      Value/Range  Unit    Method      
• Change in condition
• Melting point/Melting range:                   690 ° C
• Boiling point/Boiling range:                  1750 ° C     dec
• Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined
• Flash point:                       Not applicable
• Flammability (solid, gaseous)      Product is not flammable.
• Ignition temperature:              Not determined
• Decomposition temperature:         Not determined
• Danger of explosion:
  Product does not present an explosion hazard.
• Explosion limits:
• Lower:                             Not determined
• Upper:                             Not determined
• Vapor pressure:                    Not determined
• Density:               at   20 ° C           3.357 g/cm³
• Solubility in / Miscibility with
• Water:                 at   20 ° C               8 g/l

·   10 Stability and reactivity

• Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
  Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
• Materials to be avoided:
  Acids
  Alkali metals
  Interhalogens
• Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
• Dangerous products of decomposition: Toxic metal oxide fume

·   11 Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:
  LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:                   
  Oral: LD50: 5 mg/kg (mus)
  LD50: 10 mg/kg (rat)
  Dermal: LD50: 50 mg/kg (rbt)
  Inhalative: LC50/6H: 126 mg/m3/6H (rat)
  Irritation of eyes: moderate: 20 mg/24H (rbt)
• Primary irritant effect:
• on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
• on the eye: Irritating effect.
• Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
• Other information (about experimental toxicology):
  Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
  Reproductive effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
• Subacute to chronic toxicity:
  Vanadium pentoxide is poisonous by ingestion and inhalation as well as other routes.  Ingestion causes disturbances of the gastrointestinal tract.  May also cause a papular skin rash.  Vanadium pentoxide is a respiratory irritant.  Effects include skin pallor, greenish-black tongue, chest pain, cough, dsypnea, palpitation and lung changes. Causes reproductive and mutagenic effects in laboratory animals.
• Additional toxicological information:
  To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
  ACGIH A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen: Inadequate data on which to classify the agent in terms of it's carcinogenicity in humans and/or animals.

·   12 Ecological information:

• Ecotoxical effects:
• Remark: Toxic for fish
• General notes:
  Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
  Toxic for aquatic organisms

·   13 Disposal considerations

• Product:
• Recommendation
  Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
• Uncleaned packagings:
• Recommendation:
  Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

·   14 Transport information

• DOT regulations:
• Hazard class:             6.1
• Identification number:    UN2862
• Packing group:            III
• Proper shipping name (technical name):
                            Vanadium pentoxide
• Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)
• ADR/RID class:            6.1 Toxic substances
• Item:                     58c
• Danger code (Kemler):     60
• UN-Number:                2862
• Description of goods:     Vanadium pentoxide
• Maritime transport IMDG:
• IMDG Class:               6.1
• UN Number:                2862
• Packaging group:          III
• Proper shipping name:     Vanadium pentoxide
• Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
• ICAO/IATA Class:          6.1
• UN/ID Number:             2862
• Packaging group:          III
• Proper shipping name:     Vanadium pentoxide

·   15 Regulations

• Product related hazard informations:
• Hazard symbols:
  T Toxic N Dangerous for the environment
• Risk phrases:
  20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
  37    Irritating to respiratory system.
  48/23 Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
  68    Possible risk of irreversible effects.
  51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
  63    Possible risk of harm to the unborn child
• Safety phrases:
  36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
  38    In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
  45    In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
  61    Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets
• National regulations
  All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
• Information about limitation of use:
  For use only by technically qualified individuals.

·   16 Other information:

• 
  Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.