Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

VANADYL PHTHALOCYANINE

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Colourant. Phthalocyanine is a macrocyclic compound, It consists of four isoindole- class
[(C₆H₄)C₂N] units linked by four nitrogen atoms to form a conjugated
chain, which take play in hosting various different metal ions in its centrer. This
structure is Macrocyclic structure shows a striking feature as a colorant like porphyrins
(biopigments) in nature. Phthalocyanine derivatives derived from the basic compound of
(C₆H₄C₂N)₄N₄ are used as light- fast blue or
green pigments. The hosted metals and substituted groups result in distinct colors;
phthalocyanine (blue- green), copper phthalocyanine (blue), chlorinated copper
phthalocyanine (green), and sulfonated copper phthalocyanine (green). Recently they are
involved in the study of photosensitizer chemistry or metal complex chemistry such as
transition- metal complex catalyst chemistry for uniform polymerization, luminescence
chemistry and spectrophotometric analysis, organic synthesis and polymerization.
Phthalocyanine pigments are used in enamels, linoleum, inks, plastics, and rubber goods.
Photoisomerizable phthalocyanines are used in rewritable CD or DVD printing. Some
phthalocyanines such as fluoraluminium phthalocyanine are used in cancer treatment. Due to
pi- electron cloud overlaps, phthalocyanines exhibit semiconductor property. Organic
semiconductors have some merits of self radiation, flexibility, light weight, easy
fabrication, and low cost. They have been investigated as organic electroluminescence
materials for the applications in organic solar cells, biosensitizers and display devices
such as OLED(Organic Light Emiting Diode), OTFT(Organic Thin Film Transistor), Wearable
Display, and e- paper.

SYNONYMS

C32-H16-N8-O-V, C32-H16-N8-O-V, "vanadiumoxy phthalocyanine"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Harmful to aquatic organisms.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Accidental ingestion of the material may be damaging to the health of the individual.  Vanadium poisoning causes immediate distress with nose bleeds, severe diarrhea, paralysis of the legs, breathing difficulties, convulsions and death. The liver and kidneys may degenerate, and sometimes there can be bleeding from the lung and adrenal cortex. Vanadium is about as toxic as arsenic.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may cause transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn). Slight abrasive damage may also result. The material may produce foreign body irritation in certain individuals.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material.  Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.  

INHALED

  Inhalation may produce health damage*.  The material is not thought to produce respiratory irritation (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless inhalation of dusts, or fume, especially for prolonged periods, may produce respiratory discomfort and occasionally, distress.  Inhalation of dusts, generated by the material during the course of normal handling, may be damaging to the health of the individual.  Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive concentrations of particulate are inhaled.  The inhalation of vanadium dust can cause irritation of the respiratory tract and eyes, with cough, wheezing, bronchitis, phlegm with blood stains, and blackening of the tongue. Internal symptoms may include loss of appetite, anemia, nausea, headache, sleep difficulties, nervousness, dizziness, kidney damage, tremor, psychic disturbances and blindness.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  There has been some concern that this material can cause cancer or mutations but there is not enough data to make an assessment.  Limited evidence suggests that repeated or long-term occupational exposure may produce cumulative health effects involving organs or biochemical systems.  Long term exposure to high dust concentrations may cause changes in lung function i.e. pneumoconiosis; caused by particles less than 0.5 micron penetrating and remaining in the lung. Prime symptom is breathlessness; lung shadows show on X-ray.  Vanadium is an essential trace element. Poisoning can cause stomach upset,emphysema and wheezing.