Product ID:ZINC ARSENIDE
MSDS Date:Feb 01 1989
MSDS Number: EEEQO
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

ZINC ARSENIDE

CAS: 56450-43-2

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:Yes IARC:Yes OSHA:Yes
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: If vomiting
occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If
person is unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention
immediately. ANTIDOTE: dimercaprol, intramuscular; penicillamine,
oral.

Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water,
regular foam Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water
spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Use extinguishing agents appropriate for
surrounding fire. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion
by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Negligible fire hazard.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 0.1 mg/m3 Any
air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and a
high-efficiency particulate filter. Any supplied-air respirator
with a full facepiece. 0.5 mg/m3 Any air-purifying respirator with
a full facepiece and a high-efficiency particulate filter. Any
supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. Any self-contained
breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. 10 mg/m3 Any powered,
air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and a
high-efficiency particulate filter. Any supplied-air respirator
with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode. 20 mg/m3 Any supplied-air respirator
with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode. For Unknown Concentrations or
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any self-contained
breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a
pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. OSHA
REGULATED SUBSTANCES: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1018.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an
emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the
immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ZINC ARSENIDE: ARSENIC AND INORGANIC COMPOUNDS EXCEPT ARSINE: 10
ug(As)/m3 OSHA TWA 0.01 mg(As)/m3 ACGIH TWA 0.002 mg(As)/m3 NIOSH
recommended ceiling 15 minute(s)

Boiling Pt:Not applicable
Vapor Pres:Not applicable
Vapor Density:Not applicable
Spec Gravity:5.528
pH:Not applicable
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not applicable
Solubility in Water:insoluble
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:solid COLOR:gray PHYSICAL
FORM:crystals ODOR:Not available
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Avoid generating dust. Keep out of water
supplies and sewers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
of zinc, arsenic Thermal decomposition products: oxides of zinc,
arsenic
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Hazardous Waste Number(s): D004. Dispose of in
accordance with U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262 for concentrations at or above
the Regulatory level. Regulatory level- 5.0 mg/L. Dispose in
accordance with all applicable regulations.

Toxicological Information:ZINC ARSENIDE: CARCINOGEN STATUS: OSHA:
Carcinogen; NTP: Known Human Carcinogen; IARC: Human Sufficient
Evidence, Animal Limited Evidence, Group 1; EC: Category 1 LOCAL
EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye TARGET ORGANS: nervous
system MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: diabetes, heart
or cardiovascular disorders, immune system disorders or allergies,
kidney disorders, liver disorders, nervous system disorders, skin
disorders and allergies

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:Not available

Transport Information:U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: No
classification assigned.

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: Yes FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): ARSENIC AND INORGANIC COMPOUNDS (as As)
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Known to the
state of California to cause the following: ARSENIC AND INORGANIC
COMPOUNDS (as As) Cancer (Feb 27, 1987) Developmental toxicity (May
01, 1997)