SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- AMMONIUM METAVANADATE, A8649  -- 6810-00N057731
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM METAVANADATE, A8649
MSDS Date:01/07/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N057731
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63103
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:VANADIC ACID, AMMONIUM SALT; (AMMONIUM VANADATE)  (CERCLA)
CAS:7803-55-6
RTECS #:YW0875000
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/M3 (V2O5)
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3 (V2O5)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 160 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
    SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION.
    MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. TO THE BEST OF MFR'S KNOWLEDGE, T HE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL &
    TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
    SEVERE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:OVEREXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN
    GREENISH-BLACK TONGUE DISCOLORATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS
    OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    & S HOES. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFOREREUSE. INHAL:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IN CASE OF EXPOSURE, OBTAIN MED ATTN IMMED.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
    APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. WEAR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS &
    DISCARD THEM AFTER USE. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE
    DISP. AVOID RAISING DUST.  VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER
    (SUPP DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN
    EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID ALL CONTACT. HIGHLY TOXIC. SEVERE
    EYE IRRITANT. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:HYGROSCOPIC. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY
    SHOWER & EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC:MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. WASTE DISP METH:SULFIDE
    W/SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE, NEUT SOLN BEFORE FLUSHING DOWN DRAIN.
    OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:2.326
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES, AMMONIA.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:MATL SHOULD BE DISSOLVED IN 1)WATER; 2)ACID SOLN
    OR 3)OXIDIZED TO WATER-SOLUBLE STATE. PRECIPITATE MATL AS SULFIDE,
    ADJUSTING SOLN'S PH TO 7 TO COMLETE PRECIPITATION. FILTER
    INSOLUBLES & DISPOSE OF TH EM IN HAZ WASTE SITE. DESTROY ANY EXCESS
    (SUPDAT)

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