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1 Identification of substance:
Product details:
Product name: Zinc arsenide
Stock number: 35660
Manufacturer/Supplier:
Alfa Aesar, A Johnson Matthey Company
Johnson Matthey Catalog Company, Inc.
30 Bond Street
Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099
Emergency Phone: (978) 521-6300
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
Web Site: www.alfa.com
Information Department: Health, Safety and Environmental Department
Emergency information:
During normal hours the Health, Safety and Environmental Department.
After normal hours call Chemtrec at (800) 424-9300.
2 Composition/Data on components:
Chemical characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Zinc arsenide (CAS# 12006-40-5), 100%
Identification number(s):
EINECS Number: 234-486-2
EU Number: 033-002-00-5
3 Hazards identification
Hazard description:
T Toxic
N Dangerous for the environment
Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
HEALTH 3 Health (acute effects) = 3
Flammability = 0
FIRE 0
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0
4 First aid measures
General information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing has been
completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial
respiration.
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After inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep
patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a
doctor.
After swallowing
Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
Seek immediate medical advice.
5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents
Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that suit the
surrounding fire.
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Toxic metal oxide fume
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.
6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
7 Handling and storage
Handling
Information for safe handling:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Open and handle container with care.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
The product is not flammable
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Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with acids.
Store away from oxidizing agents.
Store away from halogens.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals
and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
Arsenic, elemental, and inorganic compounds (except arsine), as As
mg/m3
ACGIH TLV 0.01; Confirmed human carcinogen
Belgium TWA 0.2
Denmark TWA 0.05
Finland TWA Carcinogen
France VME 0.2
Hungary 0.5-STEL; Carcinogen
Korea TWA 0.01; Confirmed human carcinogen
Norway 0.02
Poland TWA 0.01
Sweden NGV 0.03; Carcinogen
Switzerland TWA 0.1; Carcinogen
United Kingdom TWA 0.1; Carcinogen
USA PEL 0.01
Additional information: No data
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
Refer to 29CFR1910.1018 for regulations on respiratory protection
required during exposure to inorganic arsenic.
Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Body protection: Protective work clothing.
9 Physical and chemical properties:
General Information
Form: Chunks
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Product name: Zinc arsenide
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Color: Silver grey
Odor: Odorless
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: 1015掳C (1859掳F)
Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
Flash point: Not applicable
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Danger of explosion: Product does not present an
explosion hazard.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapor pressure: Not determined
Density at 20掳C (68掳F): 5.528 g/cm鲁
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Insoluble
10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
Materials to be avoided:
Acids
Oxidizing agents
Halogens
Halocarbons
Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
Dangerous products of decomposition: Toxic metal oxide fume
11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
on the eye: Irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
Acute arsenic poisoning from ingestion results in marked irritation of
the stomach and intestines with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe
cases, the vomitus and stools are bloody and the patient goes into
collapse and shock with weak, rapid pulse, cold sweats, coma and death.
Chronic arsenic poisoning may cause disturbances of the digestive system
such as loss of appetite, cramps, nausea, constipation or diarrhea.
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Product name: Zinc arsenide
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Zinc fumes may cause metal fume fever. Effects include dry throat,
metallic taste, chest pain, dyspnea, rales and dry cough. Several hours
later, chills may occur with lassitude, malaise, fatigue, headache, back
pain, muscle cramps, blurred vision, nausea, fever, perspiration,
vomiting and leukocytosis.
Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
EPA-A: human carcinogen: sufficient evidence from epidemiologic studies
to support a causal association between exposure and cancer.
IARC-1: Carcinogenic to humans: sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity.
NTP-1: Known to be carcinogenic: sufficient evidence from human studies.
Carcinogen as defined by OSHA.
ACGIH A1: Confirmed human carcinogen: Agent is carcinogenic to humans
based on epidemiologic studies of, or convincing clinical evidence in,
exposed humans.
12 Ecological information:
Ecotoxical effects:
Remark: Very toxic for fish
General notes:
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
Very toxic for aquatic organisms
13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14 Transport information
DOT regulations:
Hazard class: 6.1
Identification number: UN1557
Packing group: II
Proper shipping name (technical
name): Arsenic compound, solid, n.o.s., zinc
arsenide
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID class: 6.1 Toxic substances
Item: 51b
Danger code (Kemler): 60
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Product name: Zinc arsenide
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UN-Number: 1557
Description of goods: Arsenic compound, solid, n.o.s., zinc
arsenide
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: 6.1
Page: 51b
UN Number: 1557
Packaging group: III
Proper shipping name: Arsenic compound, solid, n.o.s., zinc
arsenide
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: 6.1
UN/ID Number: 1557
Proper shipping name: Arsenic compound, solid, n.o.s., zinc
arsenide
15 Regulations
Product related hazard informations:
Hazard symbols:
T Toxic
N Dangerous for the environment
Risk phrases:
23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment
Safety phrases:
20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and
water
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately.
60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous
waste.
61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/
Safety data sheets
National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance
Inventory.
This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to
cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
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Product name: Zinc arsenide
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Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
This product contains arsenic and is subject to the reporting
requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right
to Know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372.
This product contains zinc and is subject to the reporting requirements
of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act
of 1986 and 40CFR372.
Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations
Refer to 29CFR1910.1018 for regulations concerning inorganic arsenic.
16 Other information:
Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other
information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of
suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the
health and safety of employees. This information is furnished without
warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this
Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or
process, is the responsibility of the user.
Department issuing MSDS: Health, Safety and Environmental Department.
Contact: Darrell R. Sanders
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