General Information
Revision date
2015-04-21
Product name
Arsenic(III) oxide
Emergency telephone
Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
scbt@scbt.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Signal word
Danger Emergency Overview Contains a known or suspected carcinogen Corrosive The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed May cause adverse kidney effects OSHA Regulatory Status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Potential health effects
Eyes Causes burns. Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Skin Causes burns. Inhalation Harmful by inhalation. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tracts. Can burn mouth, throat, and stomach. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. Chronic Toxicity Chronic exposure to corrosive fumes/gases may cause erosion of the teeth followed by jaw necrosis. Bronchial irritation with chronic cough and frequent attacks of pneumonia are common. Gastrointestinal disturbances may also be seen. Avoid repeated exposure. Possible risk of irreversible effects. May cause adverse liver effects.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Kidney disorders. Liver disorders. Skin disorders. Respiratory disorders. Lymphatic System. Lungs.
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
Environmental hazards
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. See Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION. NFPA
Health hazards
3 HMIS 3 Flammability 0 Flammability 0 Stability 0
Physical hazards
0 Physical and chemical - Personal protection - properties
