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CAS Number: 98-05-5
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93-3322
Arsenic › Phenylarsonic acid, 98%| CAS Number: | 98-05-5 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00002097 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H7AsO3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 202.03 |
| Chemical Formula: | C6H5AsO(OH)2 |
| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 163°C dec., density 1.760
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Phenylarsonic acid, 98% |
| Product Number: | 93-3322 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 98-05-5 |
| Formula: | C6H5AsO(OH)2 |
| EINECS Number: | 202-631-9 |
| Chemical Family: | organoarsenic compound |
| Synonym: | monophenylarsonic acid |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 98-05-5 | 100 | no data | 0.5 mg/m3 (as As) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Toxic by inhalation and by ingestion. Exposure to large amounts may induce nausea, dizziness and coma. Chronic effects include dermatitis, liver and kidney damage. May cause cancer. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation |
| Eye Contact: | May cause moderate to severe irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | May cause irritation of the skin, ulceration, spotty pigmentation, dermatitis and skin cancer. |
| Inhalation: | Toxic by inhalation. May be severely irritating to the nose and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | Toxic if swallowed. Ingestion may lead to nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, low blood pressure, shock, coma and death. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract, and cause garlic odor, nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, shock and coma. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Prolonged exposure to arsenic compounds may cause loss of appetite, dermatitis, diarrhea, kidney and liver damage, nervous disorders, and cancer of the skin, lungs and liver. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | Yes |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | no data |
| Autoignition Temperature: | no data |
| Explosion Limits: | no data |
| Extinguishing Medium: | carbon dioxide or dry powder |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is involved in a fire, firefighters should be equipped with NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic and corrosive fumes. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazard. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store in a tightly sealed container. When handling, avoid forming airborne dust. Use good housekeeping practices to avoid contamination of work area. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respiratory Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | white powder |
| Molecular Weight: | 202.03 |
| Melting Point: | 163°C dec. |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | 1mm (372°C) |
| Specific Gravity: | 1.76 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | insoluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | none |
| Incompatibility: | strong oxidizing agents |
| Decomposition Products: | carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, arsenic oxide and organic fumes |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (rat); LDLo: 50mg/kg. Oral (mouse); LD50: 270ug/kg. Intravenous (rabbit); LD50: 16mg/kg. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Carcinogen (as As) |
| Mutagenic Effects: | no data |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | no data |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | Avoid release to the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Arsenic compounds, solid, N.O.S |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1557 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Arsenic compound, solid, N.O.S |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1557 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Listed SARA Sect. 302 |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 6/17/2003 |
| Revision Date: | 8/02/2011 |
