Safety Data Sheet

According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC

Date of issue:
Supersedes edition of

1.

18.02.2005
05.07.2004

Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking

Identification of the product
Catalogue No.:

100115

Product name:

Arsenic lumps GR for analysis (protective gas: nitrogen)

Use of the substance/preparation

Reagent for analysis
Chemical production

Company/undertaking identification

2.

Company:

Merck KGaA * 64271 Darmstadt * Germany * Phone: +49 6151 72-0

Emergency telephone No.:

Please contact the regional Merck representation

in your country.

Composition/information on ingredients
CAS-No.:
M:
Formula Hill:

3.

7440-38-2
74.92 g/mol
As

EC-Index-No.:
EC-No.:

033-001-00-X
231-148-6

Hazards identification
Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.

4.

First aid measures

First-aid personnel: ensure self-protection!
After inhalation: fresh air.
If breathing stops: immediately apply mechanical ventilation, if necessary oxygen mask.
Immediately call in physician.
After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. Call in
ophtalmologist.
After swallowing: make victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting. Immediately call in
physician.

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Merck Safety Data Sheet

According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.:
Product name:

5.

100115
Arsenic lumps GR for analysis (protective gas: nitrogen)

Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood.
Special risks:
Non-combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours. The following may develop in event of
fire: arsenic oxides.
Special protective equipment for fire fighting:
Do not stay in dangerous zone without self-contained breathing apparatus. In order to
avoid contact with skin, keep a safety distance and wear suitable protective clothing.
Other information:
Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater. Contain escaping vapours with
water.

6.

Accidental release measures

Person-related precautionary measures:
Avoid inhalation of dusts in all circumstances. Avoid substance contact. Ensure supply of fresh air
in enclosed rooms.
Environmental-protection measures:
Do not allow to enter sewerage system.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption:
Carefully take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.

7.

Handling and storage

Handling:
Notes for safe handling:
Work under hood . Do not inhale substance.

Storage:
Tightly closed in a well-ventilated place. Accesible only for authorised persons. Dry.
Storage temperature: no restrictions.
Protective gas: Nitrogen.

8.

Exposure controls/personal protection

Personal protective equipment:
Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending on
concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of the
protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier.
Respiratory protection:

required when dusts are generated. Filter P 3 (acc. to DIN 3181) for
solid and liquid particles of toxic and very toxic substances.

Eye protection:

required

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Merck Safety Data Sheet

According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.:
Product name:

100115
Arsenic lumps GR for analysis (protective gas: nitrogen)

Hand protection:

In full contact:
nitrile rubber
0.11 mm
> 480 Min.

Glove material:
Layer thickness:
Breakthrough time:

In splash contact:
nitrile rubber
0.11 mm
> 480 Min.

Glove material:
Layer thickness:
Breakthrough time:

The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications

of EC directive 89/686/EEC and the resultant standard EN374, for
example KCL 741 Dermatril L (full contact), 741 Dermatril L (splash
contact). The breakthrough times stated above were determined by
KCL in laboratory tests acc. to EN374 with samples of the recommended
glove types.
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety
data sheet and supplied by us as well as to the purpose specified by
us. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under
conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the
supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Industrial hygiene:
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply skin- protective barrier cream. Wash hands and face
after working with substance. Under no circumstances eat or drink at workplace. Work under hood . Do
not inhale substance.

9.

Physical and chemical properties

Form:
Colour:
Odour:
pH value
Melting point
Boiling point
Sublimation point
Ignition temperature
Flash point
Explosion limits
Density
Solubility in
water

solid
grey
odourless
not available
817

(28000 hPa)

not available
613

not available
not available
lower

not available

upper

not available
g/cm3

(25 C)

5.73

(20 C)

almost insoluble

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Merck Safety Data Sheet

According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.:
Product name:

100115
Arsenic lumps GR for analysis (protective gas: nitrogen)

10. Stability and reactivity

Conditions to be avoided
Strong heating.

Substances to be avoided
Exothermic reaction with: aluminium, bromine, bromates, chlorates, iodates, nitric acid.
Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapors with: nitrates, alkali metals, zinc
(heat), reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents.
Risk of explosion with: potassium permanganate, azides, halogen-halogen compounds, peroxides,
nitrogen trichloride.

Hazardous decomposition products

in the event of fire: See chapter 5.

11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity
LD50 (oral, rat): 763 mg/kg.
The literature data available to us do not conform with the labelling prescribed by the
EC. The EC has dossiers which have not been published.

Further toxicological information

The following applies to arsenic and its compounds in general: they take effect as capillary and
enzyme toxins. Symptoms of arsenic poisoning: acute: after inhalation, mucosal irritations with
coughing, dyspnoea, pain in the thorax. Perforations within the respiratory tract are possible. After
oral uptake, gastrointestinal disorders with vomiting, diarrhoea, and spasms, CNS disorders with
headache, confusion, shaking fits and disturbed consciousness, cardiovascular disorders all the way
to circulatory collapse. Chronic: exanthema, dermal lesions in the form of hyperkeratosis and
hypermelanosis, loss of hair, conjunctivitis and polyneuropathy, impaired hepatic function, and renal
damage. After accumulation in the liver, kidneys, and skin, arsenic is eliminated from the organism
only slowly. Experience has shown arsenic compounds to be carcinogenic in man.

Further data
The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals.

12. Ecological information

Biologic degradation:
Hardly eliminable.
Ecotoxic effects:
Biological effects:
Highly toxic for aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Fish toxicity: P.promelas LC50: 9.9 mg/l /96 h.
Daphnia toxicity: Daphnia magna EC50: 1.5 mg/l /48 h.
The literature data available to us do not conform with the labelling prescribed by the
EC. The EC has dossiers which have not been published.
Further ecologic data:
Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil!

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Merck Safety Data Sheet

According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.:
Product name:

100115
Arsenic lumps GR for analysis (protective gas: nitrogen)

13. Disposal considerations

Product:
Chemicals must be disposed of in compliance with the respective national regulations. Under
www.retrologistik.de you will find country- and substance-specific information as well as
contact partners.

Packaging:
Merck product packaging must be disposed of in compliance with the country-specific regulations
or must be passed to a packaging return system. Under www.retrologistik.de you will find special
information on the respective national conditions as well as contact partners.

14. Transport information

Road & Rail ADR, RID
UN 1558 ARSEN, 6.1, II
Inland waterway ADN, ADNR not tested
Sea IMDG-Code
UN 1558 ARSENIC, 6.1, II
Ems
F-A S-A
Air CAO, PAX
UN 1558 ARSENIC, 6.1, II
The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the form
applicable in Germany . Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered.

15. Regulatory information

Labelling according to EC Directives
Symbol:

T
N

Toxic
Dangerous for the environment

R-phrases:

23/25-50/53

S-phrases:

20/21-28-45-60-61

Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Very toxic to

aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke. After
contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of
water. In case of accident or if you feel unwell,
seek medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible). This material and its container
must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid
release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/Safety data sheets.

EC-No.:

231-148-6

EC label

Reduced labelling (1999/45/EC,Art.10,4)

Symbol:

T
N

Toxic
Dangerous for the environment

R-phrases:
S-phrases:

23/25

Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.

45

In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek

medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).

16. Other information

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Merck Safety Data Sheet

According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.:
Product name:

100115
Arsenic lumps GR for analysis (protective gas: nitrogen)

Reason for alteration

Chapter 12: ecological information.
Chapter 15: labelling.
General update.

Regional representation:
This information is given on the authorised Safety Data Sheet
for your country.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It
characterizes the product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not
represent a guarantee of the properties of the product.

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