ARSENIC TRIOXIDE AR

ARSENIC TRIOXIDE AR

Synonyms : Arsenic(III) oxide, Arsenous acid, Diarsenic trioxide

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name : ARSENIC (III) OXIDE AR
Catalogue No. : AL0498 Product form : Substance
CAS Number : 1327-53-3 EC Number : 215-481-4
Grade : EC Index Number : 033-003-00-0
Chemical Formula : HSN Code : 28112920
Synonyms : Arsenous acid / Arsenic trioxide
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against : No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification : Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,
Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053
Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail : Phone : +91 22 26317055
Mobile : +91 9820385757
e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Acute toxicity (oral),
Category 1
H300
Skin corrosion/irritation,
Category 1B
H314
Carcinogenicity, Category
1A
H350
Hazardous to the aquatic
environment Chronic
Hazard, Category 1
H410
Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Carc.Cat.1; R45
T+; R28
C; R34
N; R50/53
Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS05GHS05 GHS06GHS06 GHS08GHS08 GHS09GHS09
Signal word (CLP) : Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) : H300 - Fatal if swallowed
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H350 - May cause cancer
H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P201 - Obtain special instructions before use
P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling
P273 - Avoid release to the environment
P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection
P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a doctor
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards : This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Name : ARSENIC TRIOXIDE AR
CAS No. : 1327-53-3
EC Index No. : 033-003-00-0
EC No. : 215-481-4
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash with plenty of water/….
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : No additional information available
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures : No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory
protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as
possible. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference : No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Do not breathe vapours. Obtain special instructions before use. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Hygiene measures : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection : Protective gloves
Eye protection : Chemical goggles or face shield
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection : Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Solid Colour
Colour : White powder.
Odour : odourless.
Odour threshold : No data available
pH value : No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : 312.3 °C
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : 457.2 °C
Flash point : No data available
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapour pressure : No data available
Relative vapour density at 20°C : No data available
Density : 3.74 g/cm3
Solubility : Water: 3.7 g/100ml @ 20°C
Log Pow : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Overheating. Open flame. Heat. Sparks.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Oral: Fatal if swallowed.
Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Serious eye damage/irritation : Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer.
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Not classified
Aspiration hazard : Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms : Fatal if swallowed.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information : Ecology - water : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : Arsenic Trioxide (1327-53-3) Persistence and degradability May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Arsenic Trioxide (1327-53-3)
This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to ...
Ecology - waste materials : Hazardous waste due to toxicity.

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 1561
UN-No. (IMDG) : 1561
UN-No. (IATA) : 1561
UN-No. (ADN) : 1561
UN-No. (RID) : 1561
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : ARSENIC TRIOXIDE
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : ARSENIC TRIOXIDE
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : ARSENIC TRIOXIDE
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : ARSENIC TRIOXIDE
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : ARSENIC TRIOXIDE
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 1561, ARSENIC TRIOXIDE, 6.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 1561, ARSENIC TRIOXIDE, 6.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 1561, ARSENIC TRIOXIDE, 6.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (ADN) : UN 1561, ARSENIC TRIOXIDE, 6.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (RID) : UN 1561, ARSENIC TRIOXIDE, 6.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
RID
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) : II
Packing group (IMDG) : II
Packing group (IATA) : II
Packing group (ADN) : II
Packing group (RID) : II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment : Yes
Marine pollutant : Yes
Other information : No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : T5
Limited quantities (ADR) : 500g
Excepted quantities (ADR) : E4
Packing instructions (ADR) : P002, IBC08
Special packing provisions (ADR) : B4
Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP10
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (ADR)
: T3
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (ADR)
: TP33
Tank code (ADR) : SGAH
Tank special provisions (ADR) : TU15, TE19
Vehicle for tank carriage : AT
Transport category (ADR) : 2
Special provisions for carriage - Packages
(ADR)
: V11
Special provisions for carriage - Loading,
unloading and handling (ADR)
: CV13, CV28
Special provisions for carriage - Operation
(ADR)
: S9, S19
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 60
Orange plates :
Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : D/E
EAC code : 2X
- Transport by sea
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 500 g
Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E4
Packing instructions (IMDG) : P002
IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC08
IBC special provisions (IMDG) : B2, B4
Tank instructions (IMDG) : T3
Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP33
EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A
EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-A
Stowage category (IMDG) : A
MFAG-No : 151
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E4
PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y644
PCA limited quantity max net quantity
(IATA)
: 1kg
PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 669
PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 25kg
CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 676
CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 100kg
ERG code (IATA) : 6L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : T5
Special provisions (ADN) : 802
Limited quantities (ADN) : 500 g
Excepted quantities (ADN) : E4
Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EP
Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 2
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : T5
Limited quantities (RID) : 500g
Excepted quantities (RID) : E4
Packing instructions (RID) : P002, IBC08
Special packing provisions (RID) : B4
Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP10
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (RID)
: T3
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (RID)
: TP33
Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : SGAH
Special provisions for RID tanks (RID) : TU15
Transport category (RID) : 2
Special provisions for carriage – Packages
(RID)
: W11
Special provisions for carriage – Loading
and unloading (RID)
: CW13, CW28, CW31
Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE9
Hazard identification number (RID) : 60
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
Diarsenic trioxide is on the REACH Candidate List
Diarsenic trioxide is on the REACH Annex XIV List:
Authorisation number Sunset date REACH authorization exemptions
21/05/2015
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 3, strongly hazardous to water (Classification according
to VwVwS, Annex 2; WGK No 299)
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal
Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV
: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below th
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct
contact with the product
The requirements from the Danish Working Environment Authorities regarding work
with carcinogens must be followed during use and disposal
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information