Chemical Datasheet
ARSENIC DISULFIDE |
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| CAS Number | UN/NA Number | DOT Hazard Label | USCG CHRIS Code |
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| NIOSH Pocket Guide | International Chem Safety Card | ||
Arsenic (inorganic compounds, as As)
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none | ||
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
An odorless red-brown solid. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Hence sinks in water. Highly toxic by ingestion and inhalation.
Hazards
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Reactivity Alerts
- Strong Reducing Agent
Air & Water Reactions
Burns with a blue flame when heated in air [Mellor 9:270 1946-47]. Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Poisonous fumes of the compound may be formed in fires. If ignited, will form sulfur dioxide gas.
Behavior in Fire: May ignite at very high temperatures (USCG, 1999)
Behavior in Fire: May ignite at very high temperatures (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
(Acute and sub-acute poisoning are not common.) Repeated inhalation causes irritation of nose, laryngitis, mild bronchitis. Ingestion causes weakness, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal disturbances, peripheral neuritis, occasional hepatitis. Contact with eyes causes irritation. Irritates skin, especially where moist; if not treated, may cause ulceration. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
ARSENIC DISULFIDE reacts with oxidizing agents to generate heat and products that may be flammable, combustible, or otherwise reactive. These reactions may be violent. Soluble in acids and alkalis, but not soluble in water. Generates toxic gaseous hydrogen sulfide on contact with acids.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
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Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 152 [Substances - Toxic (Combustible)]:
As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.
SPILL: Increase, in the downwind direction, as necessary, the isolation distance shown above.
FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2016)
As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.
SPILL: Increase, in the downwind direction, as necessary, the isolation distance shown above.
FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2016)
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Water (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
Excerpt from ERG Guide 152 [Substances - Toxic (Combustible)]:
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. (ERG, 2016)
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. (ERG, 2016)
Protective Clothing
Approved respirator; goggles; rubber gloves; clean protective clothing (USCG, 1999)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
Consult physician after all overexposure to this compound.
INHALATION: move to fresh air.
INGESTION: induce vomiting by giving warm salt water; repeat until vomit is clear.
EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min.
SKIN: wash well with water. (USCG, 1999)
INHALATION: move to fresh air.
INGESTION: induce vomiting by giving warm salt water; repeat until vomit is clear.
EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min.
SKIN: wash well with water. (USCG, 1999)
Physical Properties
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point:
585 ° F
(USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
3.5
at 68 ° F
(USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point:
1049 ° F
at 760 mm Hg
(USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight:
214
(USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Potential: data unavailable
IDLH:
5 mg/m3
for Arsenic (inorganic compounds, as As); A potential occupational carcinogen.
(NIOSH, 2016)
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
No PAC information available.Regulatory Information
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EPA Consolidated List of Lists
| Regulatory Name | CAS Number/ 313 Category Code |
EPCRA 302 EHS TPQ |
EPCRA 304 EHS RQ |
CERCLA RQ | EPCRA 313 TRI |
RCRA Code |
CAA 112(r) RMP TQ |
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| Arsenic Compounds | N020 | & | 313 | ||||
| Arsenic disulfide | 1303-32-8 | 1 pound | 313c |
- "c" indicates that although not listed by name and CAS number, this chemical is reportable under one or more of the EPCRA section 313 chemical categories.
- & indicates that no RQ is assigned to this generic or broad class, although the class is a CERCLA hazardous substance. See 50 Federal Register 13456 (April 4, 1985).
(EPA List of Lists, 2015)
DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
No regulatory information available.OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
No regulatory information available.Alternate Chemical Names
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This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- ARSENIC DISULFIDE
- REALGAR
- RED ARSENIC GLASS
- RED ARSENIC SULFIDE
- RED ORPIMENT
- RUBY ARSENIC
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