VANADIUM TRICHLORIDE

inorganic, salt 

VANADIUM(III) CHLORIDE; VANADIUM(3+) CHLORIDE; VANADIUM CHLORIDE; UN 2475

Emergency Overview 

Color:  pink 

Change in color: deliquescent

Physical Form: crystals

Health Hazards:  harmful if swallowed, respiratory tract burns, skin burns, eye burns, mucous membrane burns 

Short Term:  burns 

Long Term:  same as effects reported in short term exposure 

Short Term:  burns 

Long Term:  same as effects reported in short term exposure 

Short Term:  burns 

Long Term:  same as effects reported in short term exposure 

Short Term:  burns 

Long Term:  same as effects reported in short term exposure 

This product may be regulated, have exposure limits or other information identified as the following: Vanadium compounds.

If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. 

Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical attention. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. 

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. 

Contact local poison control center or physician immediately. Never make an unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. Give large amounts of water or milk. Allow vomiting to occur. When vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention immediately. 

For inhalation, consider oxygen. Avoid gastric lavage or emesis. 

calcium disodium edetate/dextrose, intravenous; calcium disodium edetate/procaine, intramuscular. Get medical attention immediately. 

See Section 9 for Flammability Properties 

Negligible fire hazard. 

regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, regular foam Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray. 

Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. 

Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Small dry spills: Move containers away from spill to a safe area. Large spills: Dike for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. 

Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. 

Component Exposure Limits 

Biological limit value 

Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. 

Eyes/Face Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area. 

Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing. 

Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. 

The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. Measurement Element: Vanadium (V) 0.5 mg/m3 Any air-purifying respirator equipped with an N100, R100, or P100 filter (including N100, R100, and P100 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask respirators. Any supplied-air respirator. 1.25 mg/m3 Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter. 2.5 mg/m3 Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator equipped with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a high-efficiency particulate filter. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. 35 mg/m3 Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions - Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Escape - Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator equipped with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus. 

absolute alcohol, ether 

Stable at normal temperatures and pressure. 

Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Dangerous gases may accumulate in confined spaces. May ignite or explode on contact with combustible materials. 

combustible materials, metals, 

VANADIUM TRICHLORIDE: METHYLMAGNESIUM IODIDE: Violent reaction. METALS: Highly corrosive in the presence of water.

acid halides 

Thermal decomposition products: hydrogen chloride.

Will not polymerize. 

Component Analysis - LD50/LC50 

Component Carcinogenicity

None of this product's components are listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, DFG or OSHA

VANADIUM TRICHLORIDE: May cause severe irritation to the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract Corrosive substances may cause coughing, choking, and pain in the nose, mouth, and throat If sufficient quantities are inhaled, pulmonary edema may develop, often with a latent period of 5-72 hours The symptoms may include tightness in the chest, dyspnea, frothy sputum, cyanosis, and dizziness Physical findings may include weak and rapid pulse, hypotension, hemoconcentration, and moist rales Vanadium dust and compounds may cause serous or hemorrhagic rhinitis, sore throat, coughing, sneezing, tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonitis, hemoptysis, and bronchiectasis More severe exposures may result in pulmonary edema and pneumonia which may be fatal If victim survives, there may be persistent asthma-type bronchitis, bouts of dyspnea, paroxysmal cough, and emphysema.

VANADIUM TRICHLORIDE: Depending on the concentration and duration of exposure, repeated or prolonged exposure to corrosive substances may cause inflammatory and ulcerative changes in the mouth and possibly bronchial and gastrointestinal disturbances Vanadium compounds may cause bronchitis and kidney damage after repeated or prolonged exposure.

VANADIUM TRICHLORIDE Direct contact with corrosive substances may cause severe irritation, pain, and possibly burns.

VANADIUM TRICHLORIDE: Effects depend on concentration and duration of exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with corrosive substances may result in dermatitis or effects similar to acute exposure.

VANADIUM TRICHLORIDE: Direct contact with corrosive substances may cause severe irritation, pain, and burns, possibly severe The degree of injury depends on the concentration and duration of contact The full extent of the injury may not be immediately apparent.

VANADIUM TRICHLORIDE: Effects depend on concentration and duration of exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with corrosive substances may result in conjunctivitis or effects as in acute exposure.

VANADIUM TRICHLORIDE: Corrosive substances may cause immediate pain and severe burns of the mucous membranes There may be discoloration of the tissues Swallowing and speech may be difficult at first and then almost impossible The effects on the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract range from irritation to severe corrosion Edema of the epiglottis and shock may occur Vanadium compounds may cause salivation, green tongue, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, headache, and tremor of distal extremities Low levels have been lethal to animals.

VANADIUM TRICHLORIDE Depending on the concentration, repeated ingestion of corrosive substances may result in severe irritation to mucous membranes, discoloration of tissues, difficulty in swallowing and speaking, irritation to the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract, epiglottal edema, and shock.

Component Analysis - Aquatic Toxicity 

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. 

Component Waste Numbers 

ADR Tunnel Code Restrictions 

Component Marine Pollutants (IMDG) 

SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370 Subparts B and C) 

Not listed under California Proposition 65 

Canadian WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List (IDL) 

Germany Water Classification 

The listed component(s) of this material have been checked for country-specific published classifications according to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS). The results of the queries are displayed below. Please see the individual country listings, as additional interpretations or reference information may be available. For a reference list of H- or P-statements, please visit ChemADVISOR’s website at http://www.chemadvisor.com/product-resources/26-pure-substance-and-mixture-databases/247-ghs-hazard-and-physical-statements 

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Taiwan GHS Labeling Information 

No classification assigned. 

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists; ADR - European Road Transport; AU - Australia; BOD - Biochemical Oxygen Demand; C - Celsius; CA - Canada; CAS - Chemical Abstracts Service; CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; CN - China; CPR - Controlled Products Regulations; DFG - Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft; DOT - Department of Transportation; DSL - Domestic Substances List; EEC - European Economic Community; EINECS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances; EPA - Environmental Protection Agency; EU - European Union; F - Fahrenheit; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IDL - Ingredient Disclosure List; IDLH - Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; JP - Japan; Kow - Octanol/water partition coefficient; KR - Korea; LEL - Lower Explosive Limit; LOLI - List Of LIsts™ - ChemADVISOR’s Regulatory Database; MAK - Maximum Concentration Value in the Workplace; MEL - Maximum Exposure Limits; NFPA - National Fire Protection Agency; NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; NJTSR - New Jersey Trade Secret Registry; NTP - National Toxicology Program; NZ - New Zealand; OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration; PH - Philippines; RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; RID - European Rail Transport; RTECS - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances®; SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act; STEL - Short-term Exposure Limit; TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act; TWA - Time Weighted Average; UEL - Upper Explosive Limit; US - United States 

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