ARSENIC, 1000 ug/ml (0.10% w/v)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview DANGER! CORROSIVE. LIQUID AND MIST CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO ALL BODY TISSUE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CANCER HAZARD. CONTAINS INORGANIC ARSENIC WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. MAY CAUSE LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE. J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(™) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) Health Rating: 4 - Extreme (Cancer Causing) Flammability Rating: 0 - None Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES

Storage

Color Code White (Corrosive)

Health hazards

given on this data sheet apply to concentrated (5 - 37%) solutions of hydrochloric acid. Hazards of this product are expected to be reduced. Degree of hazard for these reduced concentrations is not currently addressed in the available literature. Inhalation: Symptoms are expected to be less severe than exposure to higher concentrations of hydrochloric acid, where symptoms may include irritation to the respiratory tract. Ingestion: Symptoms are expected to be less severe than exposure to higher concentrations of hydrochloric acid, where symptoms may include burning sensation, vomiting and diarrhea. Arsenic is highly toxic! May cause burning in esophagus, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. Symptoms of cold and clammy skin, low blood pressure, weakness, headache, cramps, convulsions, and coma may follow. May cause damage to liver and kidneys. A suspected fetal toxin. Death may occur from circulatory failure. Estimated lethal dose 120 milligrams. Skin Contact: Symptoms are expected to be less severe than exposure to higher concentrations of hydrochloric acid, where symptoms may include irritation, redness, pain and burns. Eye Contact: Splashes cause irritation. Symptoms are expected to be less severe than exposure to higher concentrations of hydrochloric acid, where symptoms may include severe burns and eye damage. Chronic Exposure: Arsenic on repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause bronzing of the skin, edema, dermatitis, and lesions. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may cause damage to the nasal septum. Chronic exposure from inhalation or ingestion may cause hair and weight loss, a garlic odor to the breath and perspiration, excessive salivation and perspiration, central nervous system damage, hepatitis, gastrointestinal disturbances, cardiovascular damage, and kidney and liver damage. Arsenic compounds are known human carcinogens and may be teratogenic based on effects in laboratory animals. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, eye disease, or cardiopulmonary diseases may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.