Ferrovanadium dust
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CAS
12604-58-9
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FeV
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RTECS
LK2900000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Ferrovanadium
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL*: TWA 1 mg/m3 ST 3 mg/m3 [*Note: The REL also applies to Vanadium metal and Vanadium carbide.]
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 1 mg/m3
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IDLH
500 mg/m3
See: 12604589
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Dark, odorless particulate dispersed in air. [Note: Ferrovanadium metal is an alloy usually containing 50-80% vanadium.]
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MW: 106.8
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BP: ?
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MLT: 2696-2768°F
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Sol: Insoluble
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VP: 0 mmHg (approx)
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IP: NA
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Sp.Gr: ?
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Fl.P: NA
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UEL: NA
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LEL: NA
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MEC: 1.3 g/m3
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Metal: Noncombustible Solid, but dust may be an explosion hazard.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers
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Measurement Methods
OSHA ID121, ID125G
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: No recommendation
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 5 mg/m3:
(APF = 5) Any quarter-mask respirator. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.*
Up to 10 mg/m3:
(APF = 10) Any particulate respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter (including N95, R95, and P95 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask respirators. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100, P100. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.*
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
Up to 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 50 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 supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode*
(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 500 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, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, respiratory system; in animals: bronchitis, pneumonitis
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Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See MEDICAL TESTS: 0107
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