SODIUM ARSENITE AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: WARNING! Contains a known carcinogen. May be fatal if swallowed. May cause irritation to eyes and skin. Wash areas of contact with plenty of water. If ingested, dilute with water and induce vomiting. Call a physician. May cause liver and kidney damage. Target Organs: eyes, skin, liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system. Eye Contact: Causes severe irritation, may cause brownish discoloration of conjunctival tissue. 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 ingestion of large amounts may result in thyroid disease. IARC - Hydrochloric Acid is unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity 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. OSHA - No. Reproductive Information: Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Hydrochloric 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 Hydrochloric Acid. Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Arsenic Trioxide. Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Sodium Bicarbonate. Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Sodium Hydroxide.