DIVANADIUM PENTAOXIDE

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/ECC or 1999/45/EC as amended

Classifications

Muta. Cat. 3;R68. Repr. Cat 3;R63, T;R48/23, Xn;R20/22, Xi;R37-41, N;R51/53 The full text for all R-phrases is displayed in section 16. CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO REGULATION (EC) NO 1272/2008 AS AMENDED

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral: Category 4 Harmful if swallowed. Acute toxicity, inhalation: Category 4 Harmful if inhaled. Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Causes serious eye damage. Germ cell mutagenicity: Category 2 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Reproductive toxicity: Category 2 Suspected of damaging the unborn child. Specific target organ toxicity single Category 3 Respiratory Tract Irritation - May cause exposure: respiratory irritation. Specific target organ toxicity repeated Category 1 Blood - Causes serious damage to health by exposure: prolonged exposure through inhalation Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to respiratory system. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Possible risk of irreversible effects. Occupational exposure to the substance or mixture may cause adverse health effects.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment - long Category 2 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. term hazard: HAZARD SUMMARY Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Specific hazards: Vanadium pentoxide may have effects on the respiratory tract, resulting in chronic rhinitis and chronic bronchitis. The substance may cause greenish-black discoloration of the tongue. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Dusts may irritate the respiratory tract, skin and eyes. Main symptoms: Irritation of nose and throat. Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes.

Physical hazards

Not classified for physical hazards.

2.2 Label elements

Label according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as amended

Contains

Divanadium pentaoxide. Identification No: 023-001-00-8.

Signal word

Danger.

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/ national/international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

None.

2.3 Other hazards

Not a PBT or vPvB substance or mixture.