**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7784-34-1 |Arsenic trichloride | 98 | 232-059-5 |
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Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases: 23/25
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
The toxicological properties of this material have not been
investigated. Use appropriate procedures to prevent opportunities
for direct contact with the skin or eyes and to prevent inhalation.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and
drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT use water directly on fire. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon
dioxide.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Not available.
Storage:
Not available.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7784-34-1:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as arsenic compounds, n.o.s.):
mg/m3 TWA (except arsine, as As)
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as arsenic compounds, n.o.s.)
0.3 mg/m3 STEL (except arsine, as As)
United States OSHA: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA (listed under Arsenic).5 ??g/m3
Action Level (as As); 10 ??g/m3 PEL (as As. Cancer hazard - see 2
CFR 1 910.1018. Arsine excepted) (listed under Arsenic, inorgani
compounds).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as arsenic, inorganic compounds): 0.01 mg/
VLE (as As)
Japan: (listed as arsenic compounds, n.o.s.): 3 ??g/m3 OEL (refere
value, as As)
Malaysia: (listed as arsenic, inorganic compounds): 0.01 mg/m3 TW
(as As, except arsine)
Netherlands: (listed as arsenic, inorganic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3
(as As)
Netherlands: (listed as arsenic, inorganic compounds): 0.050 mg/m
MAC (as As)
Russia: (listed as arsenic, inorganic compounds): 0.04 mg/m3 TWA
As)
Russia: (listed as arsenic, inorganic compounds): 0.01 mg/m3 STEL
As)
Spain: (listed as arsenic compounds, n.o.s.): 0.1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (a
As)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to
prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149
approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the
positive pressure mode with emergency escape
provisions.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Not available.
Color: Not available.
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 0 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.1600g/cm3
Molecular Formula: AsCl3
Molecular Weight: 181.28
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7784-34-1: CG1750000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7784-34-1: Oral, rat: LD50 = 48 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 48
mg/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = 80 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Arsenic trichloride -
California: carcinogen, initial date 2/27/87 (listed as Arsenic, inorg
NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Arsenic, inorganic compounds).
IARC: Group 1 carcinogen (listed as Arsenic).
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
USA RQ: CAS# 7784-34-1: 1 lb final RQ; 0.454 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases:
R 23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 1/2 Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
S 20 When using do not eat or drink.
S 21 When using do not smoke.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7784-34-1: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 7784-34-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7784-34-1 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7784-34-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 8/24/1997 Revision #3 Date: 4/04/2003
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