Arsenic

CAS 7440-38-2 As MW 74.9200 Danger
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Safety Data Sheets

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Acros Organics Download PDF
Alfa Aesar Download PDF
Sigma Aldrich Download PDF

Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard 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

CodeStatement
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 Point1135°F (sublimes)
Vapor Pressuredepends upon the specific compound
Specific Gravity5.73 (metal)

NFPA 704 Diamond

2
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0
Health Fire Reactivity

Synonyms

Synonyms vary depending upon the specific organic arsenic compound.

Data Sources

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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