Material Safety Data Sheet
Material Safety Data Sheet
Material Safety Data Sheet
Ammonium metavanadate
ACC# 01470
CAS#
7803-55-6
Chemical Name
Ammonium metavanadate
Percent
EINECS/ELINCS
99.5
232-261-3
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: light green crystalline powder.
Danger! Toxic if swallowed. May be fatal if inhaled. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory
tract irritation.
Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin.
effects have been reported in animals. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic
effects.
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: POISON material. If swallowed, get medical aid immediately. Only induce
vomiting if directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Inhalation: POISON material. If inhaled, get medical aid immediately. Remove victim to
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Handling: Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with
an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name
Ammonium
metavanadate
ACGIH
none listed
NIOSH
none listed
none listed
OSHA Vacated PELs: Ammonium metavanadate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this
chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and
ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever
workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
RTECS#:
CAS# 7803-55-6: YW0875000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7803-55-6:
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 7800 ug/m3/4H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 25 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 58100 ug/kg;
Skin, rat: LD50 = 2102 mg/kg;
.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7803-55-6: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No information found
Teratogenicity: Teratogenic effects have occurred in experimental animals.
Reproductive Effects: Adverse reproductive effects have occurred in experimental
animals.
Mutagenicity: Mutagenic effects have occurred in humans.
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:
Ecotoxicity: Fish: Goldfish: LC50 = 1.5 - 3.8; 144 Hr; UnspecifiedFish: Goldfish: LC50 =
1.5 - 3.8; 144 Hr; unspecified No data available.
Environmental: No information available.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Do not empty into drains.
US DOT
Canada TDG
Shipping Name:
AMMONIUM METAVANADATE
AMMONIUM METAVANADATE
Hazard Class:
6.1
6.1
UN Number:
UN2859
UN2859
Packing Group:
II
II
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
T+
Risk Phrases:
R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 26 Very toxic by inhalation.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face pr
otection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7803-55-6: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7803-55-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D1A, D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those
regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7803-55-6 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.