<p>MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
VANADIUM PENTOXIDE (RM), SOLID
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
May be fatal if inhaled or swallowed. Causes severe eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. Dust is
irritating to respiratory tract. May cause skin and respiratory sensitization or other allergic responses.
Suspect cancer hazard. See "Other Health Effects" Section. Can decompose at high temperatures
forming toxic gases. Contents may develop pressure on prolonged exposure to heat.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Dust is irritating to respiratory tract. Toxic effects may be delayed. Product may cause severe irritation
of the nose, throat and respiratory tract. Repeated and/or prolonged exposures may cause productive
cough, running nose, bronchopneumonia, pulmonary oedema (fluid build-up in lungs), and reduction of
pulmonary function. May cause staining. See "Other Health Effects" Section. May cause respiratory
sensitization or other allergic responses. See Section 11, "Other Studies Relevant to Material".
Inhalation:
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS (FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING CHEMICAL SPILLS OR RELEASE)
Toronto, ON (416) 226-6117 Montreal, QC (514) 861-1211 Winnipeg, MB (204) 943-8827
Edmonton, AB (780) 424-1754 Calgary, AB (403) 263-8660 Vancouver, BC (604) 685-5036
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Brenntag Canada Inc.
43 Jutland Rd.
Toronto, ON
M8Z 2G6
(416) 259-8231
Website: http:\\www.brenntag.ca
WHMIS#:
00063349
Index:
2007 March 21
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Vanadium Pentoxide (RM), Solid.
Product Name:
2007 March 21
Date of Revision:
Effective Date:
HCI2211/07A
Vanadic acid anhydride
Chemical Name:
Vanadium Pentoxide; Divanadium Pentoxide; C.I. 77938; Vanadic Anhydride.
Synonyms:
Metallic oxides.
Chemical Family:
V2O5.
Molecular Formula:
Petroleum industry processing chemical. Corrosion Inhibitor. Chemical intermediate.
Product Use:
WHMIS Classification / Symbol:
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