VANADIUM PENTOXIDE, REAGENT

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 1 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity (the unborn child) Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 exposure

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Long term hazards

OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

None.