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Product Name: Calcium Arsenate
Chemical Formula: Ca3(AsO4)2
Synonyms: Tricalcium Orthoarsenate, Arsenic Acid Calcium Salt
Recommended Use: Insecticide, Herbicide, Industrial Applications
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Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, inhalation, dermal); Carcinogenicity; Environmental hazard
Physical Hazards: Non-flammable solid, forms toxic fumes
Health Hazards: Highly toxic if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin; causes irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory system; known carcinogen
Environmental Hazards: Extremely toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Fatal if swallowed, causes cancer, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure, very toxic to aquatic life, causes eye and skin irritation
Pictograms: Skull and Crossbones, Health Hazard, Environment
Precautionary Statements: Avoid release to environment, wear protective equipment, wash hands thoroughly after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke during use
Chemical Name: Calcium Arsenate
CAS Number: 7778-44-1
Percentage: 98-100% (by weight)
Impurities: May contain minor traces of lead, cadmium, and other arsenic compounds
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air immediately, keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing, seek medical attention if symptoms develop
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, seek medical advice if irritation or symptoms occur
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, seek medical attention right away
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water, seek immediate medical attention, never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
Most Important Symptoms: Burning sensation, vomiting, abdominal pain, muscle cramps, convulsions, circulatory collapse
Advice for Medical Personnel: Treat symptomatically, monitor vital signs, arsenic antidote may be required in severe cases
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable Media: Water jet, which can spread contaminated material
Specific Hazards: Emits highly toxic arsenic fumes under fire conditions, may produce calcium oxide and arsenic oxides
Protective Equipment: Firefighters require self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
Advice for Firefighters: Remove containers from fire area if safe, prevent fire-fighting water from contaminating environment
Personal Precautions: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection, use respiratory protection as needed
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering drains, watercourses, or soil, inform relevant authorities immediately
Cleanup Methods: Remove spillage with inert absorbent material, place waste in secure containers for proper disposal, ventilate area thoroughly, wash contaminated surfaces with copious amounts of water
Decontamination: Use approved cleaning agents, avoid creating dust, collect all residues safely, verify absence of contamination before area reuse
Safe Handling Practices: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, prevent inhalation of dust, do not eat, drink, or smoke in affected areas, use only in well-ventilated locations
Technical Measures: Apply local exhaust ventilation, maintain good industrial hygiene practices, monitor airborne concentrations
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers in a dry, well-ventilated area, keep away from incompatible substances (acids, strong oxidizers), label containers clearly
Incompatibility: Keep away from food, beverages, and animal feed, incompatible with reducing agents and strong acids
Transport Precautions: Handle with care during transport, avoid dropping containers, follow all regulatory requirements for hazardous substances
Workplace Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL (TWA) 0.01 mg/m³ (as As), ACGIH TLV 0.01 mg/m³ (as As)
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls
Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory protection (approved NIOSH respirator), chemical-resistant gloves, goggles or face shield, impervious clothing
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, forearms, and face thoroughly after handling, do not store or consume food in contamination zones, remove and wash contaminated clothing promptly
Appearance: White, odorless powder or crystalline solid
Molecular Weight: 398.07 g/mol
Melting Point: Decomposes at about 1200°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, more soluble in acids
Density: 3.6 g/cm³
pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline in water
Vapor Pressure: Not volatile
Partition Coefficient: Not available
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with acidic substances releasing toxic arsenic fumes
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, open flames, direct sunlight, moisture
Incompatible Materials: Acids, strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents
Decomposition Products: Produces toxic oxides of arsenic and calcium oxide upon decomposition
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Acute Effects: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, convulsions, respiratory distress
Chronic Effects: Cumulative arsenic poisoning, anemia, skin changes, peripheral neuropathy, increased cancer risk (lung, skin, bladder)
Carcinogenicity: IARC Group 1 (Carcinogenic to humans), NTP Known Human Carcinogen, OSHA Carcinogen
LD50 (oral - rat): 40 mg/kg
Other Toxic Effects: Delayed pulmonary edema, cardiovascular collapse, nephrotoxicity
Sensitization: Not reported
Ecotoxicity: Extremely toxic to aquatic organisms and terrestrial wildlife, causes bioaccumulation in food chains
Mobility in Soil: Low to moderate mobility, risk of groundwater contamination
Persistence and Degradability: Inorganic compound, non-biodegradable, persistent in environment
Bioaccumulative Potential: High, can accumulate in plants and animals
Other Adverse Effects: Causes long-term damage to ecosystems, restrict use around bodies of water and sensitive habitats
Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations for hazardous waste
Waste Code: EPA hazardous waste number P012
Contaminated Packaging: Must be treated as hazardous waste, do not reuse containers, ensure containers are completely emptied and properly cleaned before disposal
Precautions: Prevent substance release into the environment, seek advice from licensed disposal facilities
UN Number: UN 1557
Proper Shipping Name: Calcium Arsenate
Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic Substances)
Packing Group: I
Labels: Toxic, Environmental Hazard
Special Precautions: Keep shipment well secured, transport only by authorized personnel, do not transport with foodstuffs or animal feed
Environmental Hazards: Marine pollutant, significant risk in case of spillage
OSHA: Classified as hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
EPA: Listed as hazardous material, subject to reporting under CERCLA and EPCRA
SARA 302/304: Extremely hazardous substance
SARA 313: Subject to reporting as arsenic compound
TSCA: Listed on the TSCA inventory
California Proposition 65: Known to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity
International Regulations: Subject to Rotterdam Convention as severely hazardous pesticide, EU REACH restrictions, subject to labeling and use restrictions globally
