FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- PHENYLARSINE OXIDE SOLUTION  -- 6810-00F001629
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PHENYLARSINE OXIDE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:06/22/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F001629
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PHENYLARSINE OXIDE
CAS:637-03-6
RTECS #:CH8100000
Fraction by Wt: .05-0.2%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG(AS)/CUM

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1-0.5%
Other REC Limits:2MG/M3 CEILING NIOSH
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM CEILING
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: >99.3%

Ingred Name:ARSENIC, ARSENICALS (HUMAN & ANIMAL CARCINOGEN BY IARC,
    IARC GROUP 1; CONFIRMED CARCINOGEN BY NTP & OSHA) *96-2*
CAS:7440-38-2
RTECS #:CG0525000
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

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 Measures  =======================

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.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

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.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

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

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

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.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

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.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

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

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

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

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

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

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