Chemical Datasheet
ARSINE |
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Arsine |
NFPA 704
Diamond | Hazard | Value | Description | |||||||||
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Health | 4 | Can be lethal. | |||||||||
Flammability | 4 | Burns readily. Rapidly or completely vaporizes at atmospheric pressure and normal ambient temperature. | ||||||||||
Instability | 2 | Readily undergoes violent chemical changes at elevated temperatures and pressures. | ||||||||||
Special |
(NFPA, 2010)
General Description
A chemical warfare blood agent. It is a colorless gas with a disagreeable garlic odor. Flammable. Heavier than air. Flame easily flashes back to the source of leak. Extremely toxic by inhalation. Confirmed human carcinogen. Under prolonged exposure to fire or heat containers may rupture violently and rocket.
Rate of onset: Immediate to 24 hours
Persistence: Minutes to hours
Odor threshold: 0.5 ppm
Source/use/other hazard: Used in electronics industry; reacts with H2O (don't use H2O in fire).
Rate of onset: Immediate to 24 hours
Persistence: Minutes to hours
Odor threshold: 0.5 ppm
Source/use/other hazard: Used in electronics industry; reacts with H2O (don't use H2O in fire).
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Reactivity Alerts
- Highly Flammable
- Strong Reducing Agent
- Water-Reactive
Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable. On exposure to light, decomposes rapidly depositing shiny black arsenic.
Fire Hazard
For information on chemical warfare blood agents see the ERG Criminal or Terrorist Use of CBR Agents. (ERG, 2024)
Vapors may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Container may explode in heat of fire. When heated to decomposition, emits highly toxic fumes. Can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. May explode when exposed to chlorine, nitric acid, or potassium plus ammonia. On exposure to light, moist arsine decomposes quickly, depositing shiny black arsenic. (EPA, 1998)
Vapors may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Container may explode in heat of fire. When heated to decomposition, emits highly toxic fumes. Can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. May explode when exposed to chlorine, nitric acid, or potassium plus ammonia. On exposure to light, moist arsine decomposes quickly, depositing shiny black arsenic. (EPA, 1998)
Health Hazard
For information on chemical warfare blood agents see the ERG Criminal or Terrorist Use of CBR Agents. (ERG, 2024)
This material is highly toxic by inhalation; a very short exposure to small quantities may cause death or permanent injury. Arsine is the most powerful hemolytic poison encountered in industry. (EPA, 1998)
This material is highly toxic by inhalation; a very short exposure to small quantities may cause death or permanent injury. Arsine is the most powerful hemolytic poison encountered in industry. (EPA, 1998)
Reactivity Profile
ARSINE decomposes into its elements (arsenic, gaseous hydrogen) when heated to 300°C. Can form accidentally by the reaction of arsenic impurities with mineral acids (hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid) in the presence of common metals (iron, zinc). A reducing agent---not oxidized by air at room temperature [Kirk-Othmer, 3rd ed., Vol. 3, 1978, p. 251], but may react vigorously with other oxidizing agents [Sax, 9th ed., 1996, p. 279]. Moderately explosive in combination with chlorine or nitric acid. When heated to decomposition or ignited, it emits highly toxic fumes of metallic arsenic.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
No information available.
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Isolation and Evacuation
For initial isolation and protective action distances for chemical warfare blood agents see the Chemical Warfare Agents table in the ERG Criminal or Terrorist Use of CBR Agents. (ERG, 2024)
Excerpt from ERG Guide 119 [Gases - Toxic - Flammable]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.
SPILL: See ERG Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances on the UN/NA 2188 datasheet.
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Excerpt from ERG Guide 119 [Gases - Toxic - Flammable]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.
SPILL: See ERG Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances on the UN/NA 2188 datasheet.
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Firefighting
For information on chemical warfare blood agents see the ERG Criminal or Terrorist Use of CBR Agents. (ERG, 2024)
Cool containers that are exposed to flames with water from the side until well after fire is out. Isolate for 1/2 mile in all directions if tank car or truck is involved in fire.
Let small fires burn. Use water spray, fog, or foam for large fires. For massive fire in cargo area use unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. (EPA, 1998)
Cool containers that are exposed to flames with water from the side until well after fire is out. Isolate for 1/2 mile in all directions if tank car or truck is involved in fire.
Let small fires burn. Use water spray, fog, or foam for large fires. For massive fire in cargo area use unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. (EPA, 1998)
Non-Fire Response
For information on chemical warfare blood agents see the ERG Criminal or Terrorist Use of CBR Agents. (ERG, 2024)
Excerpt from ERG Guide 119 [Gases - Toxic - Flammable]:
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. FOR CHLOROSILANES, use alcohol-resistant foam to reduce vapors. If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. (ERG, 2024)
Excerpt from ERG Guide 119 [Gases - Toxic - Flammable]:
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. FOR CHLOROSILANES, use alcohol-resistant foam to reduce vapors. If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. (ERG, 2024)
Protective Clothing
For information on chemical warfare blood agents see the ERG Criminal or Terrorist Use of CBR Agents. (ERG, 2024)
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Arsine:
Skin: FROSTBITE - Compressed gases may create low temperatures when they expand rapidly. Leaks and uses that allow rapid expansion may cause a frostbite hazard. Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent the skin from becoming frozen.
Eyes: FROSTBITE - Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact with the liquid that could result in burns or tissue damage from frostbite.
Wash skin: No recommendation is made specifying the need for washing the substance from the skin (either immediately or at the end of the work shift).
Remove: WHEN WET (FLAMMABLE) - Work clothing that becomes wet should be immediately removed due to its flammability hazard (i.e., for liquids with a flash point <100°F).
Change: No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the workshift.
Provide: FROSTBITE WASH - Quick drench facilities and/or eyewash fountains should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use where there is any possibility of exposure to liquids that are extremely cold or rapidly evaporating. (NIOSH, 2024)
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Arsine:
Skin: FROSTBITE - Compressed gases may create low temperatures when they expand rapidly. Leaks and uses that allow rapid expansion may cause a frostbite hazard. Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent the skin from becoming frozen.
Eyes: FROSTBITE - Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact with the liquid that could result in burns or tissue damage from frostbite.
Wash skin: No recommendation is made specifying the need for washing the substance from the skin (either immediately or at the end of the work shift).
Remove: WHEN WET (FLAMMABLE) - Work clothing that becomes wet should be immediately removed due to its flammability hazard (i.e., for liquids with a flash point <100°F).
Change: No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the workshift.
Provide: FROSTBITE WASH - Quick drench facilities and/or eyewash fountains should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use where there is any possibility of exposure to liquids that are extremely cold or rapidly evaporating. (NIOSH, 2024)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
Tychem® Fabric Legend
QS = Tychem 2000 SFR |
QC = Tychem 2000 |
SL = Tychem 4000 |
C3 = Tychem 5000 |
TF = Tychem 6000 |
TP = Tychem 6000 FR |
RC = Tychem RESPONDER® CSM |
TK = Tychem 10000 |
RF = Tychem 10000 FR |
Testing Details
The fabric permeation data was generated for DuPont by a third party
laboratory. Permeation data for industrial chemicals is obtained per
ASTM F739. Normalized breakthrough times (the time at which the
permeation rate exceeds 0.1 μg/cm2/min) are reported in minutes. All
chemicals have been tested between approximately 20°C and 27°C unless
otherwise stated. All chemicals have been tested at a concentration of
greater than 95% unless otherwise stated.
Chemical warfare agents (Lewisite, Sarin, Soman, Sulfur Mustard, Tabun
and VX Nerve Agent) have been tested at 22°C and 50% relative humidity
per military standard MIL-STD-282. "Breakthrough time" for chemical
warfare agents is defined as the time when the cumulative mass which
permeated through the fabric exceeds the limit in MIL-STD-282 [either
1.25 or 4.0 μg/cm2].
A Caution from DuPont
This information is based upon technical data that DuPont believes to
be reliable on the date issued. It is subject to revision as additional
knowledge and experience are gained. The information reflects
laboratory performance of fabrics, not complete garments, under
controlled conditions. It is intended for informational use by persons
having technical skill for evaluation under their specific end-use
conditions, at their own discretion and risk. It is the user's
responsibility to determine the level of toxicity and the proper
personal protective equipment needed. Anyone intending to use this
information should first verify that the garment selected is suitable
for the intended use. In many cases, seams and closures have shorter
breakthrough times and higher permeation rates than the fabric. If
fabric becomes torn,abraded or punctured, or if seams or closures fail,
or if attached gloves, visors, etc. are damaged, end user should
discontinue use of garment to avoid potential exposure to chemical.
Since conditions of use are outside our control, DuPont makes no
warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, no
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use and
assume no liability in connection with any use of this information.
This information is not intended as a license to operate under or a
recommendation to infringe any patent, trademark or technical
information of DuPont or others covering any material or its use.
Chemical | CAS Number | State | QS | QC | SL | C3 | TF | TP | RC | TK | RF |
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Arsine | 7784-42-1 | Vapor | >480 | >480 | >480 |
> indicates greater than.
Special Warning from DuPont: Tychem® and Tyvek® fabrics should not be used around heat, flames, sparks or in potentially flammable or explosive environments. Only...
...Tychem® ThermoPro, Tychem® Reflector® and Tychem® TK styles 600T/601T
(with aluminized outer suit) garments are designed and tested to help
reduce burn injury during escape from a flash fire. Users of Tychem®
ThermoPro, Tychem® Reflector® and Tychem® TK styles 600T/601T (with
aluminized outer suit) garments should not knowingly enter an explosive
environment. Tychem® garments with attached socks must be worn inside
protective outer footwear and are not suitable as outer footwear. These
attached socks do not have adequate durability or slip resistance to be
worn as the outer foot covering.
(DuPont, 2024)
First Aid
For information on chemical warfare blood agents see the ERG Criminal or Terrorist Use of CBR Agents. (ERG, 2024)
Warning: Effects usually appear within 30 to 60 minutes, but may be delayed for several hours. Caution is advised.
Note: Arsine is the most powerful hemolytic poison encountered in industry.
Signs and Symptoms of Acute Arsine Exposure: Acute arsine exposure may be fatal. Headache and a garlicky odor of the breath may be the first signs and symptoms noted following acute exposure to arsine. Victims may experience hypotension (low blood pressure), generalized weakness, and muscle cramping. Gastrointestinal effects include nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and abdominal pain. Urine may be colored red or green, and the volume may be reduced. Arsine is corrosive to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Severe exposure may result in cardiac abnormalities.
Emergency Life-Support Procedures: Acute exposure to arsine may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination. Victims must be transported to a health care facility as quickly as possible. Air-purifying or supplied-air respiratory equipment should also be worn, as necessary. Rescue vehicles should carry supplies such as plastic sheeting and disposable plastic bags to assist in preventing spread of contamination.
Inhalation Exposure:
1. Move victims to fresh air. Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to arsine.
2. RUSH to a health care facility!
3. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support.
4. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures.
Dermal/Eye Exposure:
1. Remove victims from exposure. Emergency personnel should avoid self- exposure to arsine.
2. RUSH to a health care facility!
3. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support.
4. Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible.
5. If eye exposure has occurred, eyes must be flushed with lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes.
6. THOROUGHLY wash exposed skin areas with water.
7. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures.
Ingestion Exposure: No information is available. (EPA, 1998)
Warning: Effects usually appear within 30 to 60 minutes, but may be delayed for several hours. Caution is advised.
Note: Arsine is the most powerful hemolytic poison encountered in industry.
Signs and Symptoms of Acute Arsine Exposure: Acute arsine exposure may be fatal. Headache and a garlicky odor of the breath may be the first signs and symptoms noted following acute exposure to arsine. Victims may experience hypotension (low blood pressure), generalized weakness, and muscle cramping. Gastrointestinal effects include nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and abdominal pain. Urine may be colored red or green, and the volume may be reduced. Arsine is corrosive to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Severe exposure may result in cardiac abnormalities.
Emergency Life-Support Procedures: Acute exposure to arsine may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination. Victims must be transported to a health care facility as quickly as possible. Air-purifying or supplied-air respiratory equipment should also be worn, as necessary. Rescue vehicles should carry supplies such as plastic sheeting and disposable plastic bags to assist in preventing spread of contamination.
Inhalation Exposure:
1. Move victims to fresh air. Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to arsine.
2. RUSH to a health care facility!
3. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support.
4. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures.
Dermal/Eye Exposure:
1. Remove victims from exposure. Emergency personnel should avoid self- exposure to arsine.
2. RUSH to a health care facility!
3. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support.
4. Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible.
5. If eye exposure has occurred, eyes must be flushed with lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes.
6. THOROUGHLY wash exposed skin areas with water.
7. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures.
Ingestion Exposure: No information is available. (EPA, 1998)
Physical Properties
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Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL):
Extremely flammable; may be ignited by heat, sparks, or flames.
(EPA, 1998)
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL):
Extremely flammable; may be ignited by heat, sparks, or flames.
(EPA, 1998)
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point:
-179°F
(EPA, 1998)
Vapor Pressure:
greater than 1 atm
(EPA, 1998)
Vapor Density (Relative to Air):
2.66 to 2.695
(EPA, 1998)
Specific Gravity:
1.689
at 185°F
(EPA, 1998)
- Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point:
-80.4°F
at 760 mmHg
(EPA, 1998)
Molecular Weight:
77.93
(EPA, 1998)
Water Solubility:
20 cc/100 cc
(NTP, 1992)
Ionization Energy/Potential:
9.89 eV
(NIOSH, 2024)
IDLH:
3 ppm
; A potential occupational carcinogen.
(NIOSH, 2024)
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
Exposure Period | AEGL-1 | AEGL-2 | AEGL-3 |
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10 minutes | NR | 0.3 ppm | 0.91 ppm |
30 minutes | NR | 0.21 ppm | 0.63 ppm |
60 minutes | NR | 0.17 ppm | 0.5 ppm |
4 hours | NR | 0.04 ppm | 0.13 ppm |
8 hours | NR | 0.02 ppm | 0.06 ppm |
NR = Not Recommended since AEGL-2 concentrations are below sensory effect concentrations.
(NAC/NRC, 2024)
ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
Chemical | ERPG-1 | ERPG-2 | ERPG-3 |
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Arsine (7784-42-1) | NA | 0.5 ppm | 1.5 ppm |
NA = not appropriate.
(AIHA, 2022)
PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
Chemical | PAC-1 | PAC-2 | PAC-3 |
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Arsine (7784-42-1) | 0.015 ppm | 0.17 ppm | 0.5 ppm |
(DOE, 2024)
Regulatory Information
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Anti-Terrorism Standards,
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Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard List
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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 | ||||
Arsine | 7784-42-1 | 100 pounds | 100 pounds | 1000 pounds |
- & 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, 2024)
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
RELEASE | THEFT | SABOTAGE | ||||||||
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Chemical of Interest | CAS Number | Min Conc | STQ | Security Issue |
Min Conc | STQ | Security Issue |
Min Conc | STQ | Security Issue |
Arsine | 7784-42-1 | 1.00 % | 1000 pounds | toxic | 0.67 % | 15 pounds | WME |
- WME = weapons of mass effect.
(CISA, 2007)
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
Chemical Name | CAS Number | Threshold Quantity (TQ) |
---|---|---|
Arsine (also called Arsenic Hydride) | 7784-42-1 | 100 pounds |
(OSHA, 2019)
Alternate Chemical Names
This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- ARSENIC HYDRID
- ARSENIC HYDRIDE
- ARSENIC HYDRIDE (ASH3)
- ARSENIC TRIHYDRIDE
- ARSENIURETTED HYDROGEN
- ARSENOUS HYDRIDE
- ARSINE
- HYDROGEN ARSENIDE
- SA
- SA (CHEMICAL WARFARE AGENT)