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Arsenic(III) oxide, 99.5% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Used in the manufacturing of such products as glass and enamels. Arsenic trioxide is utilized in various studies on cellular processes, notably in investigations of leukemia and principal material for the production of many arsenic compounds.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 465°C (sublimation) |
Melting Point | 312.3°C |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN1561 |
Merck Index | 14,804 |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in cold water; Soluble in boiling water,HCl,alkali hydroxide; Insoluble in alcohol,chloroform,and etherSoluble in dilute acids and alkalies; Insoluble in organic solvents; Slightly soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 197.84 |
Percent Purity | 99.5% |
Odor | Odorless |
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Safety and Handling
- Arsenic(III) oxide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Carcinogenicity Category 1A
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Arsenic oxide
RUO – Research Use Only
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