Sodium Arsenite

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H300+H310

Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H300 + H310 Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs (digestive system, Cardiovascular, Nervous system, Blood, Respiratory organs, Skin, Kidney, Liver). H372 Causes damage to organs (digestive system, Cardiovascular, Nervous system, Kidney, Liver, Blood, Respiratory system, Skin) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P350 + P310 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physi- cian. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physi- P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.

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 hazards

None known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1A Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure : Category 1 (digestive system, Cardio- vascular, Nervous system, Blood, Respiratory organs, Skin, Kidney, Liver) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure : Category 1 (digestive system, Cardio- vascular, Nervous system, Kidney, Liver, Blood, Respiratory system, Skin) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard