Vanadium dust
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CAS
1314-62-1
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V2O5
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RTECS
YW2450000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Divanadium pentoxide dust, Vanadic anhydride dust, Vanadium oxide dust, Vanadium pentaoxide dust
Other synonyms vary depending upon the specific vanadium compound.
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DOT ID & Guide
2862 / 151
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL*: C 0.05 mg V/m3 [15-minute] [*Note: The REL applies to all vanadium compounds except Vanadium metal and Vanadium carbide (see Ferrovanadium dust).]
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OSHA PEL†: C 0.5 mg V2O5/m3 (resp)
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IDLH
35 mg/m3 (as V)
See: vandust
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Yellow-orange powder or dark-gray, odorless flakes dispersed in air.
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MW: 181.9
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BP: 3182°F (Decomposes)
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MLT: 1274°F
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Sol: 0.8%
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VP: 0 mmHg (approx)
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IP: NA
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Sp.Gr: 3.36
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Fl.P: NA
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UEL: NA
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LEL: NA
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Noncombustible Solid, but may increase intensity of fire when in contact with combustible materials.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Lithium, chlorine trifluoride
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 7300, 7301, 7303, 7504, 9102; OSHA ID185
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH (as V)
Up to 0.5 mg/m3:
(APF = 10) Any air-purifying respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter (including N100, R100, and P100 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask respirators. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.*
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
Up to 1.25 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter*
Up to 2.5 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a high-efficiency particulate filter*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 35 mg/m3:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, throat; green tongue, metallic taste, eczema; cough; fine rales, wheezing, bronchitis, dyspnea (breathing difficulty)
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0596
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