Sodium Arsenite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H331, H341, H350, H361, H410

Code

Statements

H331

Toxic if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product 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 - Category 1 (digestive system, Cardiovascular, Nervous system, Blood, single exposure Respiratory organs, Skin, Kidney, Liver) Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (digestive system, Cardiovascular, Nervous system, Kid- repeated exposure ney, Liver, Blood, Respiratory system, Skin) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (digestive system, Cardiovascular, Nervous system, Blood, Respiratory organs, Skin, Kidney, Liver). system, Kidney, Liver, Blood, Respiratory system, Skin) through pro- longed or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

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 - : Category 1 (digestive system, Cardiovascular, Nervous system, Blood, single exposure Respiratory organs, Skin, Kidney, Liver) Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (digestive system, Cardiovascular, Nervous system, Kid- repeated exposure ney, Liver, Blood, Respiratory system, Skin) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 1 ard