Arsenic(II) sulfide, 99.99%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Danger! Harmful if inhaled. May cause central nervous system depression. Harmful if swallowed. May cause liver and kidney damage. Cancer hazard. Contains inorganic arsenic. May cause bone marrow damage. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, lungs, bone marrow, skin.

Potential health effects

Eye: Causes eye irritation. May cause conjunctivitis. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Exposure to arsenic compounds may produce hyperpigmentation of the skin and hyperkeratoses of plantar and palmar surfaces as well as both primary irritation and sensitization types. Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Ingestion of large amounts may cause CNS depression. Ingestion of arsenical compounds may cause burning of the lips, throat Ingestion: constriction, swallowing difficulties, severe abdominal pain, severe nausea, projectile vomiting, and profuse diarrhea. May cause garlic smell on the breath and body. Ingestion of arsenic compounds can produce convulsions, coma, and possibly death within 24 hours. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Exposure produces central nervous system depression. Inhalation of arsenic Inhalation: compounds may lead to irritation of the respiratory tract and to possible nasal perforation. Long-term exposure to arsenic compounds may produce impairment of peripheral circulation. Arsenic trioxide can cause cancer in humans. Other long term effects include: anemia, liver and kidney damage. Chronic: Chronic exposure to arsenical dust may cause shortness of breath, nausea, chest pains, and garlic odor.