Product ID:PHENYLARSINE OXIDE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:06/22/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F001629
MSDS Number: BZBVV

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PHENYLARSINE OXIDE

CAS: 637-03-6

RTECS: CH8100000

Fraction By Weight: .05-0.2%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG(AS)/CUM

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1-0.5%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM CEILING

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: >99.3%

ARSENIC, ARSENICALS (HUMAN & ANIMAL CARCINOGEN BY IARC,

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: CORROSIVE/NEUROTOXIN. 200
MG(NAOH)CUM IMMEDIATELY DANAGEROUS TO LIFE/HEALTH. SKIN:
CORROSIVE/SENSITIZER. MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION DERMATITIS. EYES: MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION, CONJUNCTIVITIS/OPTI C NEURITIS. INGESTION:
CORROSIVE/NEUROTOXIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: CORROSIVE/NEUROTOXIN. 200
MG(NAOH)CUM IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE/HEALTH. SKIN:
CORROSIVE/SENSITIZER. MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION DERMATITIS. EYES: MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION, CONJUNCTIVITIS/OPTIC NEURITIS. INGESTION:
CORROSIVE/NEUROTOXIN.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY, IF BREATHING
STOPS, GIVE CPR. KEEP WARM & AT REST. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY &
SUPPORTIVELY. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & PLENTY OF WATER
FOR 15-20 MINS. EYES: WASH IMMEDIATELY W/PLENTY OF WATER/NORMAL
SALINE FOR 15-20 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:NON COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, HALON, WATER SPRAY/STANDARD
FOAM. LARGE: USE WATER SPRAY, FOG/STANDARD FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/DUSTS; KEEP UPWIND. WEAR SCBA W/FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT/FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER W/SODA ASH, SCOOP UP & PLACE IN A
SUITABLE CONTAINER.

Other Precautions:RESPIRATORS OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. 20
MG/CUM SUPPLIED AIR-RESPIRATOR W/FULL FACEPIECE, HOOD/HELMET/SUIT,
OPERATED IN POSITIVE-PRESSURE MODE. EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR (IMPERVIOUS)
CLOTHING & EQU IPMENT TO PREVENT SKIN/EYE CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:100 UG(AS)CUM HALF-MASK AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR
W/HIGH EFFICIENCY FILTER. HALF-MASK SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR. 500
UG(AS)/CUM POWERED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR W/HIGH-EFFICIENCY
FILTER & A FULL FACEPIEC E. SCBA W/A FULL FACEPIECE. (SEE SUPP)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL TO MEET EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:REQUIRED
Other Protective Equipment:SPLASH-PROOF/DUST RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES &
FACESHIELD, EYEWASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK DRENCH SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RESP PROTECTIION CONT'D: 10MG/(AS)CUM POWERED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR
W/HIGH EFFICIENCY FILTER & FULL FACEPIECE, HALF MASK SUPPLIED-AIR.
VAPOR PRESSURE & VAPOR DENSITY INFORMATION IS FOR WATER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Vapor Pres:0.7
Vapor Density:14
Spec Gravity:1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(ETHER=1): >1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS SOLUTION

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BY THERMAL DECOMPOSITION: ARSINE GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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