MALLINCKRODT INC, SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV -- ARSENIC TRIOXIDE  -- 6810-00-262-8576
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ARSENIC TRIOXIDE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-262-8576
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC, SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:606-987-7000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ARSENIC TRIOXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1327-53-3
RTECS #:CG3325000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1018
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG AS/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 = 20 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALED: MAY CAUSE INFLAMATION OF THE
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES WITH COUGH AND FOAMY SPUTUM, RESTLESSNESS,
    DYSPNEA, CYANOSIS, AND RALES. INGESTED: HIGHLY TOXIC. MAY CAUSE
    BURNING IN ESOPHAGUS, VOMITING, AND BL OODY DIARRHEA. SKIN: MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION, WITH REDNESS, PAIN. EYE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND
    CONJUNCTIVA DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LISTED BY ALL 3 ABOVE AGENCIES AS
    CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTED: COLD AND CLAMMY SKIN, LOW BLOOD
    PRESSURE, WEAKNESS, HEADACHE, CRAMPS, CONVULSIONS, AND COMA MAY
    FOLLOW. INHALED: SIMILAR TO SYSMPTOMS OF INGESTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    INGESTED: INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER
    AND STICKING FIN GER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BYMOUTH TO AN
    UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. SKIN/EYE: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
    FROM DUST. PICK UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR
    RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD  THAT DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.ISOLATE FROM
    INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT.SHOWER,DISPOSE OF OUTER CLOTHING CHG CLEAN CLOTHS
    EV DAY

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF THE PEL IS EXCEEDED, A HALF-MASK
    AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR EQUIPPED WITH A HIGH-EFFICIENCY FILTER, OR
    ANY HALF-MASK SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN UP TO
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 100 UG PER CUBIC METER .
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL AND/OR GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING, BOOTS, LAB COAT, APRON
    OR COVERALLS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED,19 JUL 86,CONFORMS OSHA HAZ COMM STD;PER ACGCH PUB
    85-86,ARSENIC TRIOXIDE IS SUSPECTD/CONFRMD HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN;NTP,IARC & OSHA SUSPECT ARSENIC COMPS AS CARCINOGEN.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:465C(869F)
Spec Gravity:3.74
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT CRYSTALS/WHITE POWDER,ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,OXIDIZRS,MERCURY,HF,OXYGEN DIFLUORIDE,SOD CHLORT,F*2.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:GIVES FUMES OF ARSENIC WHEN HEATED

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED  FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY.

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