Arsenic Trioxide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview : DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CANCER HAZARD - CAN CAUSE CANCER. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: LIVER, CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. MAY CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effect in the aquatic environment. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Solid. (Crystals or powder)

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Very toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion Very toxic if swallowed. Skin Very toxic in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Eyes Irritating to eyes.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : Can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs May cause damage to the following organs: liver, cardiovascular system, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .