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CAS Number: 7440-38-2
Product Catalog
93-3332
Arsenic › Arsenic powder (99%)| CAS Number: | 7440-38-2 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00085309 |
| Molecular Formula: | As |
| Molecular Weight: | |
| Chemical Formula: | As |
| Color and Form: | -20 mesh gray pwdr. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Arsenic powder (99%) |
| Product Number: | 93-3332 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7440-38-2 |
| Formula: | As |
| EINECS Number: | 231-148-6 |
| Chemical Family: | metal or element |
| Synonym: | Arsen, Arsenic Black, Arsenicals |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7440-38-2 | 100 | 0.01mg/m3 (as As) | no data |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. May cause cancer and heritable genetic damage. Possible risk of impaired fertility. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Contact with skin and eyes. Dust inhalation. |
| Eye Contact: | May cause mild 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. May induce perforation of the nasal septum. |
| Ingestion: | Toxic through ingestion. Ingestion may lead to nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, shock, coma, and death. |
| Acute Health Effects: | May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract, and cause nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, shock, coma. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Prolonged exposure to arsenic compounds may cause loss of appetite, dermatitis, diarrhea, liver damage, nervous disorders, and cancer of the skin, lungs, and liver. |
| NTP: | yes |
| 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: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | not applicable |
| Explosion Limits: | not applicable |
| Extinguishing Medium: | Carbon dioxide, foam, or dry powder. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire, burning metal will produce toxic fumes of arsenous oxide. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | Combustible solid. Dust may form explosive mixtures with air. |
| 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 protective clothing and gloves. |
| 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 Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | Contaminated clothing should be managed in a way to prevent secondary exposure to toxic dust |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | -20 mesh gray pwdr. |
| Molecular Weight: | 74.92 |
| Melting Point: | 814°C |
| Boiling Point: | 615°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | 1mm (372°C) |
| Specific Gravity: | 5.724 |
| 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: | Mixtures of fine dust with air. Contact with an ignition source. |
| Incompatibility: | Halogens, strong acids and bases. In the presence of mineral acids may produce flammable and highly toxic arsine gas. |
| Decomposition Products: | none |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (human-man); TDLo: 7857 mg/kg/55Y. Oral (human-child); TDLo: 4 mg/kg. Oral (rat); LD50: 763 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (rat); LD50: 13390 ug/kg. Oral (mouse); LD50: 145 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 46200 ug/kg. Subcutaneous (rabbit); LDLo: 300 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (guinea pig); LDLo: 10 mg/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 1360 mg/kg/17D-I. Oral (human-man); TDLo: 76 mg/kg/12Y-I. Implant (rabbit); TDLo: 75 mg/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 605 ug/kg. Unreported (human); Cytogenetic analysis: 4286 ug/kg. Oral (mouse); Cytoenetic: 280 mg/kg/8W. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Tumorigenic - Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria |
| Mutagenic Effects: | Mutagen |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | Reproductive Effector |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| 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 |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1558 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Arsenic |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1558 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Reportable under SARA 313. |
| 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: | 12/06/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 8/02/2011 |
