Vanadium tetrachloride

192.75

190.81900

231-561-1

2444

DTXSID0064757

Red-brown, oily liquid|Red-brown liquid

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2.75800

Opaque reddish-brown Liquid

1.816 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C

-25.7 °C

148 °C

148.5°C/755mm

diethyl ether: slightly soluble (lit.) | soluble alcohol, ether ;diethyl ether: slightly soluble (lit.)

water-free area

7.63 mm Hg at 25 deg C

6 (Air = 1)

Oral-rat LD50: 160 mg/kg

Decomposes with water to produce toxic hydrogen chloride gas; light decomposes toxic chlorine gas

Vanadium tetrachloride is a reactive chemical and is an explosion hazard.

Pungent odor due to slow decomposition at room temperature with Cl2 formation

Decomposes slowly to vanadium trichloride and chlorine below 63 °C|Enthalpy of fusion = 2.30 kJ/mol at -25.7 °C|Enthalpy of formation at 298.15 K: -569.4 kJ/mol (liquid); -525.5 kJ/mol (gas); molar heat capacity at 298.15 K: 96.2 J/mol K (gas)|Hydrolyzed by water.|For more Other Experimental Properties (Complete) data for VANADIUM TETRACHLORIDE (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Forms acid mists in moist air. Reacts with water to form corrosive fumes of HCl. Handling Chemicals Safely 1980. p. 952).

Acids, Strong Non-oxidizing

Water-Reactive

VANADIUM TETRACHLORIDE decomposes by the action of light with the formation of Cl2 gas. Reacts as an acid to neutralize bases. These neutralizations generate heat. Usually does not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible. May catalyze organic reactions.

Corrosive to metals

42.5 kJ/mol at 25 °C, 41.4 kJ/mol at 151 °C

Critical temperature: 697 deg K (estimated); critical pressure: 6030 kPa (extrapolated)

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UN 2444 8/PG 1

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14-23/24/25-34

26-27-36/37/39-45

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Treasury is ventilated, low temperature and dry; stored separately from combustible materials

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

P261-P280-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

H301 + H311 + H331-H314

SRP: Recycle any unused portion of the material for its approved use or return it to the manufacturer or supplier. Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider: the material's impact on air quality; potential migration in air, soil or water; effects on animal, aquatic and plant life; and conformance with environmental and public health regulations. If it is possible or reasonable use an alternative chemical product with less inherent propensity for occupational harm/injury/toxicity or environmental contamination.|SRP: Wastewater from contaminant suppression, cleaning of protective clothing/equipment, or contaminated sites should be contained and evaluated for subject chemical or decomposition product concentrations. Concentrations shall be lower than applicable environmental discharge or disposal criteria. Alternatively, pretreatment and/or discharge to a permitted wastewater treatment facility is acceptable only after review by the governing authority and assurance that "pass through" violations will not occur. Due consideration shall be given to remediation worker exposure (inhalation, dermal and ingestion) as well as fate during treatment, transfer and disposal. If it is not practicable to manage the chemical in this fashion, it must be evaluated in accordance with EPA 40 CFR Part 261, specifically Subpart B, in order to determine the appropriate local, state and federal requirements for disposal.|Product: Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber; Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.|Waste material contaminated with vanadium shall be disposed of in a manner not hazardous to employees. The disposal method must conform with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and must not constitute a hazard to the surrounding population or environment. /Vanadium/|The following wastewater treatment technologies have been investigated for vanadium: Concentration process: chemical precipitation. /Vanadium/

Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents, Water.|Reacts violently with water, producing heat, hydrogen chloride, vanadium trichloride, and vanadium oxydichloride.|Incompatibilities: Water, lithium, chlorine, trifluoride, combustible materials. Vanadium tetrachloride is a reactive chemical and is an explosion hazard.|Lithium, chlorine trifluoride. /Vanadium dust, Vanadium fume/

Excerpt from ERG Guide 137 [Substances - Water-Reactive - Corrosive]: EXCEPT FOR ACETIC ANHYDRIDE (UN1715), THAT IS FLAMMABLE, some of these materials may burn, but none ignite readily. May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Substance will react with water (some violently), releasing corrosive and/or toxic gases and runoff. Flammable/toxic gases may accumulate in confined areas (basement, tanks, hopper/tank cars, etc.). Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water. Substance may be transported in a molten form. (ERG, 2016)|Corrosives, Reactive - 2nd degree

|Danger|H301 (97.53%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]|P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P310, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P311, P312, P321, P322, P330, P361, P363, P403+P233, P405, and P501|Aggregated GHS information provided by 81 companies from 6 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.|H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]|P264, P270, P301+P310, P321, P330, P405, and P501|P260, P264, P270, P280, P301+P310, P301+P330+P331, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P307+P311, P310, P314, P321, P330, P363, P405, and P501

Excerpt from ERG Guide 137 [Substances - Water-Reactive - Corrosive]: As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids. SPILL: Increase, in the downwind direction, as necessary, the isolation distance shown above. FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 137 [Substances - Water-Reactive - Corrosive]: Fully encapsulating, vapor-protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors; do not put water directly on leak, spill area or inside container. Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material. SMALL SPILL: Cover with DRY earth, DRY sand or other non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading or contact with rain. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect material and place it into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 137 [Substances - Water-Reactive - Corrosive]: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is possible. (ERG, 2016)|Eye/face protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).|Skin protection: Handle with gloves|Body Protection: Complete suit protecting against chemicals. Flame retardant protective clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.|Respiratory protection: Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multipurpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).|For more Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Complete) data for VANADIUM TETRACHLORIDE (15 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Not combustible, but if involved in a fire decomposes to produce hydrogen chloride and fumes of vanadium and vanadium oxides.|Vanadium tetrachloride itself does not burn, but it may increase the intensity of fire since it is an oxidizer.

Vanadium tetrachloride is a reactive chemical and is an explosion hazard.

Suitable extinguishing media: Dry powder|Advice for firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.|If material involved in fire: Use dry chemical, dry sand, or carbon dioxide. Do not use water on material itself. If large quantities of combustibles are involved, use water in flooding quantities as spray and fog. Use water spray to knock-down vapors. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible.|Use appropriate extinguishing agents on nearby combustible fires. Dry chemical or carbon dioxide preferred. DO NOT use water. Violent reaction may result.|From a secure, explosion-proof location, use water spray to cool exposed containers. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool and to reduce vapors but do not get water inside containers of vanadium tetrachloride or on spilled material. If cooling streams are ineffective (venting sound increases in volume and pitch, tank discolors, or shows any signs of deforming) withdraw immediately to a secure position. ... The only respirators recommended for firefighting are self-contained breathing apparatuses that have full face-pieces and are operated in a pressure-demand of other positive-pressure mode.

Vapors are heavier than air and will collect in low areas. Containers may explode in fire. Storage containers and parts of containers may rocket great distances, in many directions.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapors, mist, or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Do not flush with water. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.|Keep water away from release. Use water spray to cool and disperse vapors and protect personnel. Use appropriate foam to blanket release and suppress vapors.|Evacuate and restrict persons not wearing protective equipment from area of spill or leak until cleanup is complete. Remove all ignition sources. Ventilate area of spill or leak. Do not use water or wet method. Absorb liquids in vermiculite, dry sand, earth, peat, carbon, or a similar material and deposit in sealed containers. Keep out of sewers because of the possibility of fire and explosion. It may be necessary to contain and dispose of this chemical as a hazardous waste. If material or contaminated runoff enters waterways, notify downstream users of potentially contaminated waters.|Environmental considerations: Water spill: Use natural deep water pockets, excavated lagoons, or sand bag barriers to trap material at bottom. Use mechanical dredges or lifts to remove immobilized masses of pollutants and precipitates. /Vanadium compound, N.O.S./|Environmental considerations: Land spill: Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material. /SRP: If time permits, pits, ponds, lagoons, soak holes, or holding areas should be sealed with an impermeable flexible membrane liner./ Cover solids with plastic sheet to prevent dissolving in rain or fire fighting water. Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or foamed concrete. /Vanadium compound, N.O.S./

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.|Precautions for safe handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist.|Appropriate engineering controls: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.|Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.|For more Preventive Measures (Complete) data for VANADIUM TETRACHLORIDE (14 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

/GUIDE 137 SUBSTANCES - WATER-REACTIVE - CORROSIVE/ Fire or Explosion: EXCEPT FOR ACETIC ANHYDRIDE (UN1715), THAT IS FLAMMABLE, some of these materials may burn, but none ignite readily. May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Substance will react with water (some violently), releasing corrosive and/or toxic gases and runoff. Flammable/toxic gases may accumulate in confined areas (basement, tanks, hopper/tank cars, etc.). Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water. Substance may be transported in a molten form.|/GUIDE 137 SUBSTANCES - WATER-REACTIVE - CORROSIVE/ Health: CORROSIVE and/or TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Reaction with water may generate much heat that will increase the concentration of fumes in the air. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.|/GUIDE 137 SUBSTANCES - WATER-REACTIVE - CORROSIVE/ Public Safety: CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover. As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind. Keep out of low areas. Ventilate enclosed areas.|/GUIDE 137 SUBSTANCES - WATER-REACTIVE - CORROSIVE/ Protective Clothing: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is possible.|For more DOT Emergency Guidelines (Complete) data for VANADIUM TETRACHLORIDE (8 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

No person may /transport,/ offer or accept a hazardous material for transportation in commerce unless that person is registered in conformance ... and the hazardous material is properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled, and in condition for shipment as required or authorized by ... /the hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR 171-177)./|The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations are published by the IATA Dangerous Goods Board pursuant to IATA Resolutions 618 and 619 and constitute a manual of industry carrier regulations to be followed by all IATA Member airlines when transporting hazardous materials. Vanadium tetrachloride is included on the dangerous goods list.|The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code lays down basic principles for transporting hazardous chemicals. Detailed recommendations for individual substances and a number of recommendations for good practice are included in the classes dealing with such substances. A general index of technical names has also been compiled. This index should always be consulted when attempting to locate the appropriate procedures to be used when shipping any substance or article. Vanadium tetrachloride is included on the dangerous goods list.

Irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory system.|Vanadium compounds act chiefly as an irritant to the conjunctiva and respiratory tract. /Vanadium compounds/|... Extensive evidence exists that vanadium dust (usually the pentoxide) is severely irritating to the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, throat, and respiratory tract. /Vanadium dust/|Vanadium is a primary irritant to the ... skin. /Vanadium/|Potential symptoms of overexposure to dust or fumes are irritation of eyes, skin, throat ... . /Vanadium dust and fumes/

Recommended Exposure Limit: 15 Minute Ceiling value: 0.05 mg V/cu m. /Vanadium dust; The REL applies to all vanadium compounds except vanadium metal and vanadium carbide./

The major hazards encountered in the use and handling of vanadium tetrachloride stem from its toxicologic properties. Exposure to this red-to-brown, pungent liquid may occur from its production or use in the preparation of vanadium trichloride, vanadium dichloride, and organovanadium compounds, or as a mordant in the dyeing industry. Effects from exposure may include burns to the skin and eyes, dermatitis, rhinitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, or pulmonary edema. Engineering controls should be used to limit vanadium tetrachloride exposure. In activities and situations where over-exposure may occur, wear protective clothing specifically recommended by the shipper or producer to prevent skin contact, and a self-contained breathing apparatus. Safety showers and eyewash fountains should be located in areas where exposures are likely. If contact should occur, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes, and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Contaminated clothing should be removed and left at the work site for cleaning. While vanadium tetrachloride does not ignite easily, it may burn and is capable of igniting other combustible materials. Also, vanadium tetrachloride's heavier-than-air vapor may reach poisonous or flammable concentrations if allowed to accumulate in confined spaces. Because of its dangerous reactivity with water, fires involving vanadium tetrachloride should be extinguished with dry chemical, CO2, or Halon. If water must be used (e.g., with large fires), flood the fire area from a distance, knocking down vapor with water spray, but taking care not to direct a stream of water on the material itself. Dike fire-fighting runoff water to prevent vanadium tetrachloride from entering water sources and sewers. Vanadium tetrachloride should be stored in tightly closed containers, in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas, away from combustible materials (e.g., wood, oil, or paper), heat, sparks, sunlight, or steam pipes. Vanadium tetrachloride may be shipped domestically via air, rail, road, or water, in containers bearing the label, "Corrosive." For minor spills, flush with large quantities of water, then neutralize with sodium carbonate when fumes subside. For major spills, first evacuate the spill area for at least 50 feet in all directions. Cover the spill with foam or soda ash, or neutralize with crushed limestone or lime. Dike spilled material to prevent runoff.

D002; A waste containing vanadium tetrachloride may (or may not) be characterized a hazardous waste following testing for corrosivity characteristics as prescribed by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations.|D003; A waste containing vanadium tetrachloride may (or may not) be characterized a hazardous waste following testing for the reactivity characteristics as prescribed by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations.

D002; A solid waste containing vanadium tetrachloride may become characterized as a hazardous waste when subjected to testing for corrosivity as stipulated in 40 CFR 261.22, and if so characterized, must be managed as a hazardous waste.|D003; A solid waste containing vanadium tetrachloride may become characterized as a hazardous waste when subjected to testing for reactivity as stipulated in 40 CFR 261.23, and if so characterized, must be managed as a hazardous waste.

moderately toxic

IDENTIFICATION AND USE: Vanadium tetrachloride is a red-brown, oily liquid. It is used in preparation of vanadium trichloride, vanadium dichloride, and organovanadium compounds. HUMAN EXPOSURE AND TOXICITY: Breathing vanadium tetrachloride can irritate the lungs causing coughing and/or shortness of breath. Higher exposures can cause a build-up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema), a medical emergency, with severe shortness of breath. Exposure may cause a green coating on the tongue. ANIMAL STUDIES: Accidental poisoning in a herd of cattle which had been grazing on pastures contaminated by vanadium tetrachloride has been reported.

LD50 Rat oral 160 mg/kg

Vanadium tetrachloride is readily hydrolyzed(1). Vanadium tetrachloride forms acid mists in moist air; reacts with water to form corrosive fumes of HCl; can react violently or explosively with water(2). Vanadium tetrachloride decomposes by the action of light with the formation of chlorine gas(2).

According to the 2012 TSCA Inventory Update Reporting data, 1 reporting facility estimates the number of persons reasonably likely to be exposed during the manufacturing, processing, or use of vanadium tetrachloride in the United States may be as low as <10 workers per plant; the data may be greatly underestimated due to confidential business information (CBI) or unknown values(1).|NIOSH (NOES Survey 1981-1983) has statistically estimated that 1,445 workers (230 of these are female) were potentially exposed to vanadium chloride in the US(1). Occupational exposure to vanadium tetrachloride may occur through inhalation and dermal contact with this compound at workplaces where vanadium tetrachloride is produced or used.

The distribution of vanadium among the tissues of the body studied using intravenously injected V(3+), intratracheally injected vanadium chloride or vanadium oxytrichloride, and oral doses of vanadyl sulfate or orthovanadate. The relative levels of V in organs and tissues differed according to the route of administration; however, differences in the distribution of different compounds administered by the same route were small, indicating that the vanadium may be converted to a common oxidation state in vivo. ... Rats injected with V(5+) later contained V(4+) in their tissues. In general, kidney, liver, and bone accumulated the highest levels of vanadium. The tissues that retained vanadium the longest were bone, kidney, testicle, and lung. Reported preliminary results for vanadium levels in fluids and hard tissues from humans. Vanadium appears to concentrate in bone and hair.

Within tissues in organisms, V3+ and V4+ predominate because of largely reducing conditions; in plasma, however, which is high in oxygen, V5+ is formed.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 137 [Substances - Water-Reactive - Corrosive]: CORROSIVE and/or TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Reaction with water may generate much heat that will increase the concentration of fumes in the air. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 137 [Substances - Water-Reactive - Corrosive]: Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. Move victim to fresh air. Call 911 or emergency medical service. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. Removal of solidified molten material from skin requires medical assistance. Keep victim calm and warm. Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. (ERG, 2016)

Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR if necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on the left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. /Poisons A and B/|Basic treatment: Establish a patent airway (oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal airway, if needed). Suction if necessary. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilations if needed. Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 10 to 15 L/min. Monitor for pulmonary edema and treat if necessary ... . Monitor for shock and treat if necessary ... . Anticipate seizures and treat if necessary ... . For eye contamination, flush eyes immediately with water. Irrigate each eye continuously with 0.9% saline (NS) during transport ... . Do not use emetics. For ingestion, rinse mouth and administer 5 mL/kg up to 200 mL of water for dilution if the patient can swallow, has a strong gag reflex, and does not drool ... . Cover skin burns with dry sterile dressings after decontamination ... . /Poisons A and B/|Advanced treatment: Consider orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation for airway control in the patient who is unconscious, has severe pulmonary edema, or is in severe respiratory distress. Positive-pressure ventilation techniques with a bag valve mask device may be beneficial. Consider drug therapy for pulmonary edema ... . Consider administering a beta agonist such as albuterol for severe bronchospasm ... . Monitor cardiac rhythm and treat arrhythmias as necessary ... . Start IV administration of D5W TKO /SRP: "To keep open", minimal flow rate/. Use 0.9% saline (NS) or lactated Ringer's (LR) if signs of hypovolemia are present. For hypotension with signs of hypovolemia, administer fluid cautiously. Watch for signs of fluid overload ... . Treat seizures with diazepam or lorazepam ... . Use proparacaine hydrochloride to assist eye irrigation ... . /Poisons A and B/

/SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS/ A corrosive irritant to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.|/SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS/ Breathing vanadium tetrachloride can irritate the lungs causing coughing and/or shortness of breath. Higher exposures can cause a build-up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema), a medical emergency, with severe shortness of breath.|/SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS/ Exposure may cause a green coating on the tongue.

Plastic material and resin manufacturing|Vanadium chloride (VCl4), (T-4)-: ACTIVE|Under environmental conditions, vanadium may exist in oxidation states +3, +4, and +5. V3+ and V4+ act as cations, but V5+, the most common form in the aquatic environment, reacts both as a cation and anionically as an analogue of phosphate. /Vanadium ions/

Fire Hazards -> Corrosives, Reactive - 2nd degree