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Sulphuric Acid Plant Safety - Vanadium Pentoxide
Catalyst
Februrary 26, 2002
Introduction
Typical
vanadaium pentoxide catalyst contain the following substances:
- Diatomaceous Earth (Amorphous Silica)
- Crystalline Silica
- Quartz
- Vanadium Salts
- Sodium Salts
- Potassium Salts
Health
Effects
Causes eye, skin and respiratory tract
irritation
Repeated and prolonged inhalation can
cause delayed lung damage
Suspected cancer hazard
Contains quartz which may cause cancer
Precautionary Measures When Handling
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothing
Avoid breathing dust
Keep containers closed
Use with adequate ventilation
Wash thoroughly after handling
First
Aid Procedures
| Eye Contact |
Immediately flush with lots of
water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical
attention immediately. |
| Skin Contact |
Immediately flush with lots of
water. Remove contaminated clothing. Obtain medial attention immediately. Used clothing should be disposed of properly or
washed before reusing. |
| Inhalation |
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artifical respiration. Give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Obtain medical attention immediately. |
Emergency
Procedures
| Spill or Leak |
Shovel the bulk of the material
into a steel drum. Sweep up the remaining
material. Wash down the area of the spill. Wash water should be contained and disposed of
properly. |
Personnel Protection Measures
| Eye Protection |
Wear chemical goggles and have an
eye wash station available. |
| Skin Protection |
Wear chemical resistant gloves and
clothing to protect exposed skin. Disposable
clothing is preferable to cleaning and reusing clothing. |
| Respiratory Protection |
Avoid breathing dust. Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection
equipment. |
| Ventilation |
Provide natural or mechanical
ventilation to control exposure levels. |
Disposal
Methods
Waste or used catalyst should be disposed
of in an approved chemical landfill in accordance with all applicable local, provincial,
state and federal laws and regulations. Metal
reclaimers are available to recover vanadium pentoxide V2O5
from waste material.
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