Ferrovanadium dust

Synonyms & Trade Names

Ferrovanadium

CAS No.

12604-58-9

RTECS No.

LK2900000

DOT ID & Guide

Formula

FeV

Conversion

IDLH

500 mg/m³
See: 12604589

Exposure Limits

NIOSH REL

TWA 1 mg/m³ ST 3 mg/m³ [*Note: The REL also applies to Vanadium metal and Vanadium carbide.]

OSHA PEL

TWA 1 mg/m³ See Appendix G

Measurement Methods

OSHA ID121 , ID125G
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods

Physical Description

Dark, odorless particulate dispersed in air. [Note: Ferrovanadium metal is an alloy usually containing 50-80% vanadium.]

Molecular Weight

106.8

Boiling Point

Melting Point

2696-2768°F

Solubility

Insoluble

Vapor Pressure

0 mmHg (approx)

Ionization Potential

Specific Gravity

Flash Point

Upper Explosive Limit

Lower Explosive Limit

Minimum Explosive Concentration

1.3 g/m³

Metal: Noncombustible Solid, but dust may be an explosion hazard.

Incompatibilities & Reactivities

Strong oxidizers

Exposure Routes

inhalation, skin and/or eye contact

Symptoms

irritation eyes, respiratory system; In Animals: bronchitis, pneumonitis

Target Organs

Eyes, respiratory system

Personal Protection/Sanitation

(See protection codes)
Skin:No recommendation
Eyes:No recommendation
Wash skin:No recommendation
Remove:No recommendation
Change:No recommendation

First Aid

(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately

Breathing:Respiratory support

Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH/OSHA

Up to 5 mg/m³:
(APF = 5) Any quarter-mask respirator.
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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.
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(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.
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(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.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

Ferrovanadium dust

NIOSH REL

OSHA PEL

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