ammonium orthoarsenate trihydrate

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause severe irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
May cause severe respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
May cause liver and kidney damage. Inorganic arsenic compounds may cause skin and lung cancers in humans.

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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote: None reported.

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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam.

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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection section). Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

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Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Use only with adequate ventilation or respiratory protection. Change contaminated clothing promptly. Do not take working clothes home.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Poison room locked. Keep containers tightly closed.

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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. See 29CFR 1910.1018 for regulatory requirements pertaining to all occupational exposures to inorganic arsenic.
Exposure Limits CAS# 13477-86-6: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as arsenic compounds, n.o.s.): mg/m3 TWA (except arsine, as As) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as arsenic compounds, n.o.s.) 0.3 mg/m3 STEL (except arsine, as As) United States OSHA: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA (listed under Arsenic).5 g/m3 Action Level (as As); 10 g/m3 PEL (as As. Cancer hazard - see 2 CFR 1 910.1018. Arsine excepted) (listed under Arsenic, inorgani compounds).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as arsenic, inorganic compounds): 0.01 mg/ VLE (as As) Japan: (listed as arsenic compounds, n.o.s.): 3 g/m3 OEL (refere value, as As) Malaysia: (listed as arsenic, inorganic compounds): 0.01 mg/m3 TW (as As, except arsine) Netherlands: (listed as arsenic, inorganic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 (as As) Netherlands: (listed as arsenic, inorganic compounds): 0.050 mg/m MAC (as As) Russia: (listed as arsenic, inorganic compounds): 0.04 mg/m3 TWA As) Russia: (listed as arsenic, inorganic compounds): 0.01 mg/m3 STEL As) Spain: (listed as arsenic compounds, n.o.s.): 0.1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (a As) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.

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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Solid
Color: Not available.
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: H12AsN3O4.3H2O
Molecular Weight: 247.08

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Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, oxides of arsenic.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 13477-86-6 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Ammonium orthoarsenate trihydrate - California: carcinogen, initial date 2/27/87 (listed as Arsenic, inorg NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Arsenic, inorganic compounds).
IARC: Group 1 carcinogen (listed as Arsenic).

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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

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Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IATA
Shipping Name: ARSENIC COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1557
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: ARSENIC COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1557
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: ARSENIC COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1557
Packing group: II

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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T N
Risk Phrases:
R 23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases:
S 20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 60 This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 13477-86-6: No information available.
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 13477-86-6 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 13477-86-6 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A