Arsenic
Safety Data Sheets
| Manufacturer | Download |
|---|---|
| Acros Organics | Download PDF |
| Alfa Aesar | Download PDF |
| Sigma Aldrich | Download PDF |
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H228 |
Flammable solid | Flammable solids |
H251 |
Self-heating; may catch fire | Self-heating substances and mixtures |
H301 |
Toxic if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H315 |
Causes skin irritation | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H318 |
Causes serious eye damage | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H341 |
Suspected of causing genetic defects | Germ cell mutagenicity |
H350 |
May cause cancer | Carcinogenicity |
H360 |
May damage fertility or the unborn child | Reproductive toxicity |
H370 |
Causes damage to organs | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure |
H372 |
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P210 |
Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
P235 |
Keep cool. |
P240 |
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. |
P241 |
Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../] equipment. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P316 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P305+P354+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
P308+P316 |
IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P332+P317 |
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P370+P378 |
In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P407 |
Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. |
P410 |
Protect from sunlight. |
P413 |
Store bulk masses greater than ... kg/...lbs at temperatures not exceeding ... °C/...°F. |
P420 |
Store separately. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Physical Properties
Varies with specific organic arsenic compound.
| Boiling Point | 1135°F (sublimes) |
| Vapor Pressure | depends upon the specific compound |
| Specific Gravity | 5.73 (metal) |
NFPA 704 Diamond
2
3
0
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Synonyms
Synonyms vary depending upon the specific organic arsenic compound.
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 5359596
Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.
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