Sodium arsenite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300+H310, H319, H331, H341, H350, H361, H370, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H300+H310

Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Off-white Odorless Emergency Overview Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H370 - Causes damage to organs H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H331 - Toxic if inhaled H300 + H310 - Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P330 - Rinse mouth P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P361 + P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.