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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

General Information:

Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

Inhalation: Leave dusty area. Breathing assistance or oxygen if necessary. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Skin: Wash with soap and water.

Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. See an ophthalmologist.

Ingestion:  Give two glasses of water. Induce vomiting if conscious. Call a physician.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Not flammable. Use media suitable for surrounding fire.

Extinguishing Media Not to Be Used: None.

Special Exposure Hazards: Avoid creating dust.

Special Protective Equipment for Fire Fighters: Full protective equipment including positive pressure- breathing apparatus. (See DOT Guide 151.)

Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions: Skin, eye, and respiratory protection.

Environmental Precautions: Avoid release to the environment.

Cleaning Methods: Vacuum preferred – or sweeping. Addition of sand or sweeping compound is advisable.

Additional Information: Avoid decontamination procedures which create airborne dusting. Use ventilation if necessary to control dusting.

Handling and storage

Handling: Vacuum dust at point of formation. Provide proper protective gear for handling dusty materials. Personnel should clean up after handling. Avoid areas where dust is present.

Storage: Keep dry and in closed containers.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
UN 2862
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Proper shipping name: Vanadium Pentoxide
Proper Shipping Description: UN 2862, Vanadium Pentoxide, 6.1, III.
Chemical name:
Vanadium Pentoxide
Language:
English
Class or division:
Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances; Division 6.1
Packing group:
Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
Labels:
Toxic labels are used for non-bulk packaging. For bulk packaging, the identification number 2862 is required on an orange panel or placard with toxic labels as required.
6.1 (toxic substance)
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Placarding: Placards with ID #2862 are required on all bulk packaging shipments and non-bulk packaging shipments in which the aggregate weight is 454 kg (1001lbs.) or more. Toxic placards for all shipments.

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
UN 2862
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Proper shipping name: Vanadium Pentoxide
Proper Shipping Description: UN 2862, Vanadium Pentoxide, 6.1, III.
Chemical name:
divanadium pentaoxide
Language:
English
Class or division:
Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances; Division 6.1
Packing group:
Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
Labels:
Toxic labels are used for non-bulk packaging. For bulk packaging, the identification number 2862 is required on an orange panel or placard with toxic labels as required.
6.1 (toxic substance)
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Placarding: Placards with ID #2862 are required on all bulk packaging shipments and non-bulk packaging shipments in which the aggregate weight is 454 kg (1001lbs.) or more. Toxic placards for all shipments.

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
UN 2862
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Proper shipping name: Vanadium Pentoxide
Proper Shipping Description: UN 2862, Vanadium Pentoxide, 6.1, III.
Chemical name:
Vanadium Pentoxide
Class or division:
Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances; Division 6.1
Packing group:
Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
Labels:
Toxic labels are used for non-bulk packaging. For bulk packaging, the identification number 2862 is required on an orange panel or placard with toxic labels as required.
6.1 (toxic substance)
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Placarding: Placards with ID #2862 are required on all bulk packaging shipments and non-bulk packaging shipments in which the aggregate weight is 454 kg (1001lbs.) or more. Toxic placards for all shipments.

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
UN 2862
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Proper shipping name: Vanadium Pentoxide
Proper Shipping Description: UN 2862, Vanadium Pentoxide, 6.1, III.
Chemical name:
Vanadium Pentoxide
Class or division:
Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances; Division 6.1
Packing group:
Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
Labels:
Toxic labels are used for non-bulk packaging. For bulk packaging, the identification number 2862 is required on an orange panel or placard with toxic labels as required.
6.1 (toxic substance)
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Placarding: Placards with ID #2862 are required on all bulk packaging shipments and non-bulk packaging shipments in which the aggregate weight is 454 kg (1001lbs.) or more. Toxic placards for all shipments.

Additional transport information

Additional information
Special provisions / remarks / other:
International Transport: Regulated by U.N. TDG regulations.

Exposure controls / personal protection

Please refer to the respective exposure scenario document attached to IUCLID section 13 (addendum).

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to Avoid: Situations which cause dusting.

Incompatible Materials: Aluminium powder.

Hazardous Decomposition: None.

Disposal considerations

Please refer to the respective exposure scenario document attached to IUCLID section 13 (addendum).