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Arsenic(V) oxide

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Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Arsenic(V) oxide
Product Code
H31944

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Arsenic(V) oxide commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications

Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Category 3 H301
Acute Tox. Category 3 H331
Carc. Category 1A H350

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS06 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Acute toxicity hazard - Poisonous materials that can cause death or serious harm

GHS06

GHS08 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Serious health hazard - Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to organs

GHS08

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions

Hazard Statements

  • H301: Toxic if swallowed.
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled.
  • H350: May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statements

  • P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
  • P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/.
  • P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. company logo - Safety Data Sheet supplier organization

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

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30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

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US

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800-343-0660

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800-322-4757

24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies

Emergency Contact

πŸ“ž

800-343-0660

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During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST)

Carechem 24

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866-928-0789

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After normal business hours

Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients

Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Product Type

substance

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Arsenic(V) oxide
EC: 215-116-9
1303-28-2 Not specified ⚠️ Hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

🫁 Inhalation Exposure

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

πŸ–οΈ Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

πŸ‘οΈ Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.

Fire Fighting Measures & Emergency Response

Fire suppression methods, extinguishing media, and firefighting safety procedures

βœ… Suitable Extinguishing Media

Use fire-fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire.

⚠️ Specific Fire Hazards

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released: Toxic metal oxide fume.

πŸ›‘οΈ Firefighter Protection Equipment

Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.

Accidental Release Measures & Spill Response

Emergency spill cleanup procedures, containment methods, and environmental protection

🚨 Emergency Procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation.

🌍 Environmental Precautions

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications

Technical Specifications & Material Properties

Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

πŸ§ͺ Physical State
Not available
πŸ“Š Physical State Data
Not available
πŸ“Š State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
πŸ‘οΈ Appearance
Not available
🎨 Colour
White
πŸ“Š Colour Intensity
Not available
πŸ“Š Form
Powder
πŸ‘ƒ Odor
Odorless
πŸ“Š Odor Threshold
Not determined.
πŸ§ͺ Ph
Not applicable.
🧊 Melting Point
315 ℃ (599 ΒΊF)
Critical Property
πŸ’¨ Boiling Point
Not determined
Critical Property
πŸ”₯ Flash Point
Not available
πŸ“Š Freezing Point
Not available
πŸ“Š Softening Point
Not available
πŸ“Š Solidification Point
Not available
πŸ“Š Cloud Point
Not available
πŸ“Š Crystallisation Point
Not available
πŸ“Š Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
πŸ’¨ Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
πŸ’¨ Vapor Pressure
0 hPa
πŸ“Š Vapor Density
Not applicable.
πŸ“Š Relative Density
Not determined.
πŸ“Š Bulk Density
Not available
βš–οΈ Density
4.32 g/cm3 (36.05 lbs/gal)
Critical Property
πŸ”₯ Flammability
Not determined.
πŸ“Š Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
πŸ“Š Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
πŸ“Š Explosive Limits
Not available
πŸ“Š Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
πŸ“Š Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
πŸ’§ Solubility
Soluble
πŸ“Š Partition Coefficient
5 log POW
πŸ“Š Solubility In Water
Soluble
πŸ“Š Solubility In Fat
Not available
πŸ“Š Molecular Weight
Not available
πŸ“Š Voc Content
Not available
πŸ“Š Metal Corrosion
Not available
πŸ“Š Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
πŸ“Š Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
πŸ“Š Properties Status
Not available

Safe Handling & Storage Procedures

Industrial handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace safety requirements

⚠️ Handling Precautions

β€’ Handle under dry protective gas.

β€’ Keep container tightly sealed.

β€’ Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

β€’ Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

β€’ Open and handle container with care.

πŸͺ Storage Conditions

β€’ Store under dry inert gas.

β€’ This product is hygroscopic.

β€’ Keep container tightly sealed.

β€’ Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

β€’ Protect from humidity and water.

πŸ”₯ Fire Prevention Measures

The product is not flammable.

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

🏭 Engineering Controls

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

🧀 Hand Protection

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) Not determined.

πŸ‘οΈ Eye Protection

Safety glasses

😷 Respiratory Protection

Use self-contained respiratory protective device in emergency situations. Recommended filter device for short term use: Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Protective work clothing.

Chemical Stability & Reactivity Data

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials information

βœ… Chemical Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

βš—οΈ Reactivity

No information known.

⚠️ Hazardous Reactions

Reacts with strong oxidizing agents

🚫 Conditions to Avoid

No further relevant information available.

πŸ§ͺ Incompatible Materials

Acids, Water/moisture, Oxidizing agents

πŸ’¨ Hazardous Decomposition Products

Toxic metal oxide fume

Ecological Information & Environmental Impact

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, bioaccumulation, and ecological effects data

🌱 Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.

🌱 Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Mobility in soil

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable. vPvB: Not applicable.

🌱 Endocrine disrupting properties

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

Waste Disposal & Treatment Methods

Waste disposal procedures, treatment methods, and regulatory compliance requirements

♻️ Waste Treatment Methods

Recommendation Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

πŸ—‚οΈ Product Disposal Recommendations

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

Transportation & Shipping Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements

🏷️ UN Number

UN1559

πŸ“¦ Proper Shipping Name

Arsenic pentoxide

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

6.1

πŸ“‹ Packing Group

II

🚒 IMDG Maritime Transport Precautions

F-A, S-A

✈️ IATA Air Transport Precautions

F-A, S-A

Regulatory Information & Compliance

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and regulatory compliance status

πŸ“‹ Regulatory Summary

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory. Listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

❌ Chemical Safety Assessment

No chemical safety assessment has been performed for this substance.

ℹ️ Additional Regulatory Information

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006. This substance is included in the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the market and use must be observed.

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance

What is the hazard signal word for Arsenic(V) oxide?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the solubility of Arsenic(V) oxide?

Soluble

What is Arsenic(V) oxide used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Arsenic(V) oxide?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H301: Toxic if swallowed. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H350: May cause cancer.

What is the melting point of Arsenic(V) oxide?

The melting point is 315 ℃ (599 ΒΊF) and the boiling point is Not determined.