ARSENIC
ICSC: 0013 |
Grey arsenic As Atomic mass: 74.9 ICSC # 0013 | CAS # 7440-38-2 RTECS # CG0525000 UN # 1558 EC # 033-001-00-X October 18, 1999 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID/ |
FIRE | Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | NO open flames. NO contact with strong oxidizers. NO contact with hot surfaces. | Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide. |
EXPLOSION | Risk of fire and explosion is slight when exposed to hot surfaces or flames in the form of fine powder or dust. | Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. | |
EXPOSURE | PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN! | IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |
INHALATION | Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath. Weakness. See Ingestion. | Closed system and ventilation. | Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. |
SKIN | Redness. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. |
EYES | Redness. | Face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. |
INGESTION | Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting. Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Shock or collapse. Unconsciousness. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
Evacuate danger area! Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. | Separated from strong oxidants, acids, halogens, food and feedstuffs. Well closed. | Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant. T symbol N symbol R: 23/25-50/53 S: 1/2-20/21-28-45-60-61 UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Packing Group: II | ||
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ENVIRONMENTAL | The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment. | |||
N O T E S | ||||
The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Do NOT take working clothes home. Refer also to cards for specific arsenic compounds, e.g., Arsenic pentoxide (ICSC 0377), Arsenic trichloride (ICSC 0221), Arsenic trioxide (ICSC 0378), Arsine (ICSC 0222). Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.Card has been partly updated in October 2005 in section Effects of long-term or repeated exposure.
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