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vanadium pentoxide--highly toxic!

updated tue 30 sep 97

 

Stuart Altmann on wed 10 sep 97

Dan:

Vanadium pentoxide is *highly* toxic! Makes lead look like ice cream by
comparison. I can provide references to the literature on its toxicity and
handling, if you haven't already seen it.

Okay, so it produces some interesting glaze effects. But, are you sure that
you want to use it? That you know the risks, have the right protective
clothing, know how to avoid contamination, are willing and able to dispose
of all wastes legally? Think on it.

Stuart Altmann