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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1327-53-3
• Molecular Formula: As2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 197.84
• MDL Number: MFCD00003433
• InChI Key: IKWTVSLWAPBBKU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: Arsenic trioxide
• IUPAC Name: diarsorosooxidane
• SMILES: O=[As]O[As]=O

• 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
• Density: 3.74 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Arsenic (III) oxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Arsenic(III) oxide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• 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

Hazard Statement

• 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.

Precautionary Statement

• 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/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Arsenic oxide

RUO – Research Use Only