ARSENIC TRIOXIDE STOCK SOLUTION

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: WARNING! This solution contains a known carcinogen. If ingested, dilute immediately with water and induce vomiting. Call a physician. Wash areas of contact with plenty of water. For eyes, get medical attention. Target Organs: eyes, skin, liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system. Eye Contact: May cause irritation and burns. Inhalation: Main inhalation hazard is in reference to Arsenic dust, which may cause inflammation of the mucous membranes with cough and foamy sputum, restlessness, dyspnea, cyanosis. Skin Contact: May cause irritation, redness, and pain. Ingestion: Arsenic is highly toxic! May cause burning in the 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. Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: Chronic exposure may lead to kidney and liver damage. IARC - Arsenic Trioxide is carcinogenic to humans. Arsenic Trioxide is carcinogenic to humans. NTP - Arsenic Trioxide - Substances or groups of substances, and medical treatments that are known to be carcinogenic. Arsenic Trioxide - Substances or groups of substances, and medical treatments that are known to be carcinogenic. OSHA - No. Reproductive Information: Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Sulfuric Acid. Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Arsenic Trioxide. Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Sodium Hydroxide. Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Sulfuric Acid. Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for