BZFWF - CACODYLIC ACID
- MSDS: BZFWF
- Manufacturer: ONCOR INC
- Product Name: CACODYLIC ACID
- National Stock Number: 6810-00F048707
Product Identification
Product ID:CACODYLIC ACID
MSDS Date:03/16/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F048707
MSDS Number: BZFWF
Responsible Party
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877-5000
US
Emergency Phone: 301-963-3500/800-776-6267
Info Phone: 301-963-3500/800-776-6267
Cage: 016E9
Contractor
Telephone: 301-963-3500/800-776-6267
Cage: 016E9
Ingredients
DIMETHYLARSENIC ACID, CACODYLIC ACID
CAS: 75-60-5
RTECS: CH7525000
OSHA PEL 0.5 (AS)MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV: 0.2 (AS)MG/CUM
EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB
DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 644 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
SWALLOWED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.
First Aid
First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTE NTION IN ALL CASES.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES. WEAR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS & DISCARD THEM AFTER USE.
SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING
DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
COMPLETE.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. HYGROSCOPIC.
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST, GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/CLOTHING.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:383-384.8F
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, ARSENIC OXIDES
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX THE MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT
& BURN IN CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER.
DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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