Vanadium pentoxide: V2O5
   (colorant)

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hazard description- toxic, dangerous for environment, possible risk of harm to unborn child, harmful by inhalation and if swallowed, irritating to respiratory tract, possible risk of irreversible effects, serious damage to health by  prolonged

physical properties- white or beige odorless powder

acute effects- irritant to skin & eyes

symptoms of overexposure- inhalation of fumes may cause sore throat, coughing, labored breathing, & irritation of the respiratory tract

 may cause gastroenteritis, including abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea

may cause tremors, faintness, paralysis of limbs & slow irregular heartbeat

severe cases may result in collapse, respiratory failure, and/or death

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