ICSC 1603 - SODIUM ARSENITE

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SODIUM ARSENITE	ICSC: 1603 (October 2005)
Arsenious acid, sodium salt Sodium meta-arsenite Sodium dioxoarsenate

CAS #: 7784-46-5

UN #: 2027

EC Number: 232-070-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Headache. Laboured breathing. Sore throat. See Ingestion.	Use closed system or ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! 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.	Wear 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 refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Headache. Shock or collapse.	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	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Vacuum spilled material with specialist equipment. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable, plastic containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Well closed. Dry. Separated from acids, strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

SODIUM ARSENITE

ICSC: 1603

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE OR GREY HYGROSCOPIC POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes. Reacts with acids and strong oxidants. This produces toxic arsine gas (see ICSC 0222). Attacks many metals. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001) and arsine.	Formula: NaAsO₂ Molecular mass: 129.9 Melting point: 615°C Density: 1.87 g/cm³ Solubility in water: very good

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE OR GREY HYGROSCOPIC POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes. Reacts with acids and strong oxidants. This produces toxic arsine gas (see ICSC 0222). Attacks many metals. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001) and arsine.

Formula: NaAsO₂
Molecular mass: 129.9
Melting point: 615°C
Density: 1.87 g/cm³
Solubility in water: very good

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. This may result in severe gastroenteritis, loss of fluids and electrolytes, kidney impairment, cardiac disorders, collapse and shock. Exposure could cause death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis and pigmentation disorders. The substance may have effects on the peripheral nervous system, cardiovascular system, bone marrow, kidneys, liver and mucous membranes. This may result in neuropathy, cardiovascular disorders, lesions of blood cells, kidney impairment, cirrhosis and perforation of the nasal septum. This substance is carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. This may result in severe gastroenteritis, loss of fluids and electrolytes, kidney impairment, cardiac disorders, collapse and shock. Exposure could cause death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis and pigmentation disorders. The substance may have effects on the peripheral nervous system, cardiovascular system, bone marrow, kidneys, liver and mucous membranes. This may result in neuropathy, cardiovascular disorders, lesions of blood cells, kidney impairment, cirrhosis and perforation of the nasal septum. This substance is carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (as As): 0.01 mg/m³, as TWA; A1 (confirmed human carcinogen); BEI issued. MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 1; germ cell mutagen group: 3A. EU-OEL: (inhalable fraction): 0.01 mg/m³ as TWA; (see Notes)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Other UN number: 1686 Sodium Arsenite, aqueous solution. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Do NOT take working clothes home. For the copper smelting sector, the EU OEL value shall apply from 11 July 2023.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 23/25-50/53; S: (1/2)-20/21-28-45-60-61; Note: A, 1

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