Product ID:AMMONIUM METAVANADATE, A5140, A1208
MSDS Date:09/26/1997
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKVKG

Emergency Phone: (310) 516-8000

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Preparer: E. BRULL

Cage: 63415

Telephone: (310) 516-8000

Cage: TO829

AMMONIUM METAVANADATE

CAS: 7803-55-6

RTECS: YW0875000

OSHA PEL NOT AVAILABLE

ACGIH TLV: NOT AVAILABLE

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL (LD50)-ACUTE: 58.1 MG/KG (RAT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POTENTIAL ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS: VERY
DANGEROUS IN CASE OF INGESTION. SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS TO DANGEROUS IN
CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF EYE CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF
INHALATION. SEVERE OVEREXPOSURE C AN RESULT IN DEATH. CAN BE FATAL
IF INHALED OR INGESTED. THIS PRODUCT MAY IRRITATE EYES AND SKIN
UPON CONTACT. POTENTIAL CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: VERY DANGEROUS IN
CASE OF INGESTION. SLIGHTLY DANGERO US TO /DANGEROUS IN CASE SKIN
CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF EYE CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF INHALATION.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: NOT
AVAILABLE. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE. T HE (SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH HAZARDS ACUTE AND CHRONIC (CONT):
SUBSTANCE IS TOXIC TO THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. TOXICITY OF THE PRODUCT
TO THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: NOT AVAILABLE. REPEATED OR PROLONGED
EXPOSURE TO THE SUBSTANCE CA N PRODUCE TARGET ORGANS DAMAGE.
REPEATED EXPOSURE TO AN HIGHLY TOXIC MATERIAL MAY PRODUCE GENERAL
DETERIORATION OF HEALTH BY AN ACCUMULATION IN ONE OR MANY HUMAN
ORGANS.

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY CONTACT LENSES.
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES,
KEEPING EYELIDS OPEN. COLD WATER MAY BE USED. DO NOT USE AN EYE
OINTMENT. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN CONTACT: IF THECHEMICAL GOT
ONTO THE CLOTHED PORTION OF THE BODY, REMOVE THE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHES AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE, PROTECTING YOUR OWN HANDS AND BODY.
PLACE THE VICTIM U NDER A DELUGE SHOWER. IF THE CHEMICAL TOUCHES
THE VICTIM'S EXPOSED SKIN, SUCH AS THE HANDS: GENTLY AND THOROUGHLY
WASH THE CONTAMINATED SKIN WITH RUNNING WATER AND NON-ABRASIVE
SOAP. BE PARTICULARLY C AREFUL TO CLEAN FOLDS, (ECOLOGICAL INFO)

Lower Limits:NOT APPLIC
Upper Limits:NOT APPLIC
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE . FLAMMABILITY OF THE PRODUCT: NON-FLAMMABLE. PRODUCTS OF
COMBUSTION: NOT APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . EXPLOSION HAZARDS IN THE PRESENCE OF
VARIOUS SUBSTANCES: NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN OUR
DATABASE REGARDING T HE PRODUCT'S RISKS OF EXPLOSION IN THE
PRESENCE OF VARIOUS MATERIALS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SPECIAL REMARKS ON FIRE HAZARDS: NO
ADDITIONAL REMARK. SPECIAL REMARKS ON EXPLOSION HAZARDS: NO
ADDITIONAL REMARK. RISKS OF EXPLOSION OF PRODUCT IN PRESENCE OF
MECHANICAL IMPACT: NOT AVAILABLE. RISKS OFEXPLOSION OF THE PRODUCT
IN PRESENCE OF STATIC DISCHARGE: NOT AVAILABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS TO PUT
SPILLED SOLID IN A CONVENIENT WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. LARGE
SPILLS: POISONOUS SOLID. STOP LEAK IF WITHOUT RISK. DO NOT GET
WATER INSIDE CONTAINER. DO NOT T OUCH SPILLED MATERIAL. USE WATER
SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. PREVENT ENTRY INTO SEWERS, BASEMENTS OR
CONFINED AREAS; DIKE IF NEEDED. CALL FOR ASSISTANCE ON DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE: KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
CLOSED. KEEP IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. HIGHLY TOXIC OR
INFECTIOUS MATERIALS SHOULD BE STORED IN A SEPARATE LOCKED SAFETY
STORAGE CABINET OR ROOM. PRECAUTIONS: KEEP LOCKED UP. DO NOT GET
WATER INSIDE CONTAINER. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. (OTHER PRECAUTIONS).
Other Precautions:N/P. HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS (CONT): IN
CASE OF INSUFFICIENT VENTILATION, WEAR SUITABLE RESPIRATORY
EQUIPMENT. IF INGESTED, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW
THE CONTAINER OR LABEL. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR. BE SURE TO USE A NIOSH APPROVED
RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT. WEAR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR WHEN
VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE. PERSONAL PROTECTION IN CASE OF A LARGE
SPILL: DUST RESPIRATOR. A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
(NIOSH APPROVED - ) SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID INHALATION OF THE
PRODUCT. EXPOSURE LIMITS: NOT AVAILABLE.
Ventilation:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION, OR OTHER
ENGENEERING CONTROLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW RECOMMENDED
(SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES (ANSI APPROVED - ).
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT. EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . PERSONAL PROTECTION IN CASE OF A LARGE
SPILL: SPLASH GOGGLES, FULL SUIT, BOOTS, GLOVES. (WORK HYGENIC
PRACTICES)
Work Hygienic Practices:N/P. OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (CONT):
SUGGESTED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENT, CONSULT A
SPECIALIST BEFORE HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. *NOTE: CONTACT NEHC FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .
Supplemental Safety and Health
COMMERCIAL NAME(S): NOT AVAILABLE. SYNONYM: NOT AVAILABLE. CHEMICAL
NAME: N/P. CHEMICAL FAMILY: NOT AVAILABLE. CHEMICAL FORMULA:
NH4VO3. CI#: NOT AVAILABLE. VENTILATION (CONT): EXPOSURE LIMITS. IF
USE R OPERATIONS GENERATE DUST, FUME OR MIST, USE VENTILATION TO
KEEP EXPOS TO AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS BELOW THE EXPOS LIMITS.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES.
Spec Gravity:2.326 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH
Appearance and Odor:SOLID (POWDERED). ODOR, TASTE: NOT AVAILABLE.
COLOR: WHITE TO YELLOWISH.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS AVAILBLE IN OUR DATABASE REGARDING THE
REACTIVITY OF THIS MATERIAL IN PRESENCE OF VARIOUS OTHER MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INSTABILITY TEMPERATURE: NOT AVAILABLE.
CONDITIONS OF INSTABILITY: NO ADDITIONAL REMARK.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CORROSIVITY: NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN OUR DATABASE REGARDING THE CORROSIVITY OF THIS
PRODUCT IN PRESENCE OF VARIOUS MATERIALS. SPECIAL REMARKS ON
CORROSIVITY: NO ADDITONAL REMARK.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR
LOCAL OR REGIONAL AUTHORITIES. DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

Toxicological Information:ROUTES OF ENTRY: INGESTION, INHALATION.
TOXICITY TO ANIMALS: WARNING: THE LC50 VALUES HEREUNDER ARE
ESTIMATED ON BASIS OF A 4-HOUR EXPOSURE. ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY
(LD50): 25 MG/KG (MOUSE). ACUTE TOXICIT Y OF THE VAPOR (LC50): 7.8
PPM (RAT). CHRONIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: THE SUBSTANCE IS TOXIC TO THE
NERVOUS SYSTEM. TOXICITY OF THE PRODUCT TO THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM:
NOT AVAILBLE. OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: VERY DANGEROUS IN
CASE OF INGESTION. SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS TO DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN
CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF EYE CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF INHALATION.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON TOXICITY TO ANIMALS: NO ADDITIONAL REMARK.
(ECOLOGICAL INFO)

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY: NOT AVAILABLE. BOD5 AND COD: NOT AVAILABLE.
PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: SOME METALIC OXIDES. TOXICITY OF THE
PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: THE PRODUCTS OF DEGRADATION ARE MORE
TOXIC. SP ECIAL REMARKS ON THE PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION. NO
ADDITIONAL REMARK. TOXICOLOGICAL INFO (CONT): SPECIAL REMARKS ON
CHRONIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: NO ADDITIONAL REMARK. SPECIAL REMARKS
ON OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: NO ADDITIONAL REMARK. FIRST
AID (CONT): FOLDS, CREVACIES, CREASES AND GROIN. COVER THE
IRRITATED SKIN WITH AN EMOLLIENT. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION. WASH CONTA MINATED CLOTHING BEFORE (TRANSPORT
INFO)

Transport Information:DOT CLASSIFICATION: DOT CLASS 5.1: POISONOUS
MATERIAL. INDENTIFICATION: AMMONIUM METAVANADATE UN2859 II.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TRANSPORT: NO ADDITONAL REMARK. D.O.T.
(PICTOGRAMS). ECOLOGICAL INFO ( CONT): REUSING. SERIOUS SKIN
CONTACT: WASH WITH A DISINFECTANT SOAP AND COVER THE CONTAMINATED
SKIN WITH AN ANTI-BACTERIAL CREAM. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INHALATION: ALLOW THE VICTIM TO REST IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SERIOUS
INHALATION: EVACUATE THE VICTIM TO A SAFE AREA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING SUCH AS COLLAR, TIE, BELT OR WAISTBAND. IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, (SARA III)

SARA Title III Information:N/P. TRANSPORT INFO (CONT): ADMINISTER
OXYGEN. IF VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING, PERFORM MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
RESUSCITATION. WARNING. IT MAY BE DANGEROUS AID PROVIDER TO GIVE
MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION WHEN TH E INHALED MATERIAL IS TOXIC,
INFECTIOUS, CORROSIVE. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:
REMOVE DENTURES IF ANY. WATCH FOR AN OBSTRUCTION IN VICTIM'S MOUTH.
REMOVE OBSTRUCTION IF POSSIBLE BUT DO NOT FORCE FINGERS OR HARD
OBJECT BETWEEN THE VICTIM'S TEETH. HAVE CONSCIOUS PERSON DRINK
SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK. INDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING
FINGER IN THROAT. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTEN TION. SERIOUS
INGESTION: (STATE REGS)
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA: ON THE TSCA LIST. THE FOLLOWING
PRODUCT(S) IS (ARE) LISTED BY CERCLA: AMMONIUM METAVANADATE. THE
FOLLOWING PRODUCT(S) IS (ARE) LISTED ON TSCA: AMMONIUM
METAVANADATE. OSHA: HAZARDOUS BY DEFINI TION OF HAZARD
COMMUNICATION STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.1200). CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION ACT (CEPA): THIS PRODUCT IS ON THE DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES
LIST (DSL), AND IS ACCEPTABLE FOR USE UNDER THE PROV ISIONS OF
CEPA. WHIMIS (CANADA): WHMIS CLASS D-1A: MATERIAL CAUSING
IMMEDIATE AND SERIOUS TOXIC EFF ECTS (VERY TOXIC). DSCL (EEC):
R26/28 - VERY TOXIC BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED.
State Regulatory Information:THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT(S) IS (ARE) LISTED
BY THE STATES OF MASSACHUSETTS AND PENNSYLVANIA: AMMONIUM
METAVANADATE. WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CA NCER. CHEMICAL INGREDIENT(S)
REQUIRING THIS WARNING: NONE. WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A
CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR
OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. CHEMICAL INGRE DIENT(S) REQUIRING THIS
WARNING: NONE. SARA III (CONT): EXAMINE LIPS & MOUTH TO ASCERTAIN
WHETHER T ISSUES ARE DAMAGED, A POSS INDICATION THAT TOXIC MATERIAL
WAS INGESTED; THE ABSENCE OF SIGNS IS NOT CONCLUSIVE. REMOVE
DENTURES (OTHER INFO)