Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) — Vanadium Citrate

Identification

Product Name: Vanadium Citrate
Chemical Formula: C6H5O7V
Synonyms: Vanadyl citrate
Manufacturer/Supplier: Industrial chemical providers, reagent suppliers
Contact Information: Emergency telephone number, full address of supplier
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, potential use in chemical synthesis
Restrictions: Not for food, drug, or household purposes

Hazard Identification

Hazard Classification: Classified under GHS as harmful if swallowed, causes skin and eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statements: P261: Avoid breathing dust. P280: Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: call a poison center.
Potential Health Effects: Ingestion can lead to gastrointestinal distress, exposure to dust may irritate mucous membranes of nose and throat, contact with skin or eyes can trigger irritation, prolonged inhalation may affect respiratory system

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical: Vanadium Citrate
CAS Number: 122302-52-9
Concentration: 100% (common laboratory grade, no impurities intentionally present)
EC Number: Not assigned
Molecular Weight: 261.03 g/mol
Impurities: Trace metals may appear depending on source; no known hazardous stabilizers

First Aid Measures

Inhalation: Move exposed person to fresh air immediately, monitor breathing, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek attention for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously under running water for at least 15 minutes, lift eyelids occasionally, consult eye specialist if irritation continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, give water if conscious, call a physician or poison control center promptly
Acute Symptoms: Throat soreness, coughing, skin and eye irritation, stomach pain
Delayed Effects: May aggravate conditions such as asthma or dermatitis, risk of systemic vanadium toxicity at high exposures

Fire-Fighting Measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical powder, or carbon dioxide
Specific Hazards: May release toxic fumes of vanadium oxides and carbon oxides if heated
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
Advice for Firefighters: Keep containers cool with water, avoid inhaling combustion fumes, isolate area as vanadium compounds can pose risks to health
Thermal Decomposition: High temperatures cause breakdown and release of irritating gases

Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing dust, ensure adequate ventilation, use personal protective equipment including gloves and goggles
Environmental Precautions: Prevent from entering sewers or public waterways, contain spill with sand or inert materials
Cleanup Methods: Collect spill using non-sparking tools, sweep or shovel material into appropriate containers, wash spill site after cleanup with water
Disposal: Place waste in approved chemical disposal containers for pickup according to local, state, and federal regulations

Handling and Storage

Handling: Avoid dusty conditions, avoid contact with skin and eyes, use in well-ventilated areas, do not eat or drink in work area
Hygienic Practices: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, remove contaminated clothing immediately
Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, store away from incompatible substances such as strong oxidizers or acids
Packaging: Use chemical-resistant, sealed containers, label clearly
Incompatible Materials: Strong reducing agents, oxidizing agents, acids

Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific OSHA or ACGIH limits for vanadium citrate, consider total dust permissible exposure limits for vanadium compounds (vanadium pentoxide dust and fume: 0.05 mg/m³ TWA as V2O5, ACGIH)
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low
Personal Protection: Chemical safety goggles, gloves (nitrile or neoprene), lab coat or apron
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH-approved dust mask or respirator if exposure limits risk being exceeded
Environmental Controls: Prevent release into the environment and collect spillage safely

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Light greenish to bluish solid powder
Odor: No significant odor
pH: 2.0–4.0 (in 1% aqueous solution)
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Solubility: Readily soluble in water
Density: 1.8–2.5 g/cm³ (estimated)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not flammable
Other Properties: Hygroscopic, can absorb moisture from air, stable under standard laboratory conditions

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under ambient temperature and storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, exposure to moisture, strong acids or bases
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, acids, alkalis
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Vanadium oxides, carbon oxides (CO, CO₂), potentially toxic fumes
Polymerization: Will not occur under recommended storage and handling

Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): estimated >200 mg/kg, inhalation LC50 (rat): not established, causes mucous membrane and gastrointestinal irritation
Chronic Toxicity: Long-term exposure can affect kidney, liver, and hematopoietic systems, chronic inhalation may impact lung function
Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, dermal, eye contact
Irritation: Prolonged contact may produce moderate to severe irritation of skin and eyes
Sensitization: No known allergic sensitization
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA
Mutagenicity: Data insufficient, some vanadium compounds shown genotoxic in vitro
Reproductive Toxicity: Some animal studies show reproductive and developmental effects at high exposure levels

Ecological Information

Aquatic Toxicity: Vanadium compounds moderately toxic to aquatic life, may disrupt growth and reproduction in fish and aquatic invertebrates
Environmental Fate: Persistence possible in water and soil, vanadium ions may accumulate in sediments
Mobility: High water solubility, can migrate in groundwater
Bioaccumulation: Has potential to accumulate in aquatic organisms
Special Remarks: Prevent release to environment, use proper containment during handling

Disposal Considerations

Disposal Methods: Do not dispose with household garbage, use approved hazardous waste facility
Container Disposal: Empty containers should be rinsed and submitted for chemical waste recycling or professional incineration
Local Regulations: Consult national, state, and local regulations regarding disposal
Waste Treatment: If possible, material should be recovered and recycled; otherwise, treat as hazardous inorganic waste

Transport Information

UN Number: Not assigned; consult authorities on handling chelated vanadium substances
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous for transport under most conventions
Packing Group: Not regulated
Labels Required: None specified for vanadium citrate, though general chemical safety markings recommended
Special Precautions: Keep secure during transit, prevent container breakage, provide hazard communication material with shipment

Regulatory Information

OSHA Status: Not specifically listed, vanadium-containing compounds regulated under general standards
TSCA Status: Vanadium compounds listed in US Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
SARA Title III: Not specially designated as extremely hazardous, but present as a vanadium compound
REACH Status: European Union requires notification if manufactured or imported above certain tonnage
Other International Lists: Complies with chemical inventories in Japan, Korea, Canada, Australia
Labelling Requirements: GHS-compliant labels, hazard pictograms, precautionary statements, safety data access for workers