International Chemical Safety Cards
|
ARSENIC TRICHLORIDE
|
ICSC: 0221
|
I
M
P
O
R
T
A
N
T
D
A
T
A
|
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS, OILY, FUMING LIQUID
, WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.
PHYSICAL DANGERS:
CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes
on heating and
under influence of light
producing toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride (see ICSC # 0163) and arsenic oxides.
Reacts violently with bases, strong oxidants and water,
causing fire and toxic hazard.
On contact with air it emits corrosive fumes of hydrogen chloride.
Attacks many metals forming combustible gas (HYDROGEN - see ICSC # 0001) in presence of moisture.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV (as As): ppm; 0.01 mg/m3 A1 (ACGIH 1993-1994).
|
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its vapour,
through the skin and
by ingestion.
INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
Corrosive.
The substance
is corrosive to
the eyes,
the skin and
the respiratory tract.
Inhalation of vapour may cause lung oedema (see Notes).
The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system, central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract
, resulting in severe haemorrahagic, losses of fluids and electrolytes, shock and death.
Exposure may result in death.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the mucous membranes, skin, kidneys, liver and peripheral nervous system
, resulting in neuropathy, pigmentation disorders, perforation of nasal septum.
This substance is carcinogenic to humans.
|
|
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
|
Boiling point: 130.2°C
Melting point: -16°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.2
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: reaction
|
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.17
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.3
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.06
|
|
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
|
This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to soil, water organisms.
It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.
|
|
NOTES
|
The apparent melting point caused by loss of crystal water is given.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated.
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Immediate administration of an appropriate spray, by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G01
NFPA Code: H 3; F 0; R 0;
|
|
|
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
|
|
|
|
ICSC: 0221
|
ARSENIC TRICHLORIDE
|
|
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
|
|
|