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POTASSIUM ARSENATE

ICSC: 1210

Potassium dihydrogen arsenate
Potassium arsenate, monobasic
Potassium acid arsenate
KH2AsO4
Molecular mass: 180.0
ICSC # 1210 		CAS # 7784-41-0
RTECS # CG1100000
UN # 1677
EC # 033-005-00-1
March 23, 1999 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
•INHALATION Cough. Headache. Laboured breathing. Sore throat. Weakness. See Ingestion.
Closed system and ventilation.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES Redness. Pain.
Face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION Abdominal pain. Burning sensation (behind breastbone and in the mouth). Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Headache. Shock or collapse. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Vacuum spilled material. 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 acids, food and feedstuffs . Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Well closed.
Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Marine pollutant.
Note: A, E
T symbol
N symbol
R: 45-23/25-50/53
S: 53-45-60-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
ICSC: 1210 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

POTASSIUM ARSENATE

ICSC: 1210

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. Reacts withacidsto produce toxic arsine gas (see ICSC 0222). Attacks many metals in presence of water such as iron, aluminium and zinc, releasing toxic fumes of arsenic and arsine.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: (as As) 0.01 mg/m3; A1 (confirmed human carcinogen); BEI issued; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK:
Carcinogen category: 1; Germ cell mutagen group: 3A;
(DFG 2004).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract . The substance may cause effects on the gastrointestinal tract , cardiovascular system , central nervous system , kidneys , resulting in severe gastroenteritis, loss of fluids and electrolytes, cardiac disorders kidney impairment, collapse, shock and death . Exposure above the OEL may result in death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the peripheral nervous system, skin, mucous membranes, bone marrow , kidneys and liver , resulting in neuropathy, pigmentation disorders, perforation of nasal septum,lesions of blood cells,kidney impairment and cirrhosis. This substance is carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes malformations in human babies.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point: 288°C
Density: 2.9
g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 6°C: 19

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to ground water contamination,aquatic organisms and soil organisms. This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be given to avoid any additional release, e.g. through inappropriate disposal.

N O T E S

Macquer's salt is another synonym of potassium arsenate. Do NOT take working clothes home. Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response.October 2005: see section Effects of long-term or repeated exposure.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT5-II

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1210 POTASSIUM ARSENATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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