SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Identification Product identifier Arsenic acid Other means of identification SDS number 1AB Materion Code 1AB CAS number 7778-39-4 Synonyms ARSENIC ACID Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor information Manufacturer Company name Materion Advanced Chemicals Inc. Address 407 N 13th Street 1316 W. St. Paul Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53233 United States Telephone 414.212.0257 E-mail [email protected] Contact person Laura Hamilton Emergency phone number Chemtrec 800.424.9300 2. Hazard(s) identification Physical hazards Not classified. Health hazards Acute toxicity, oral Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Classification not possible exposure Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1 long-term hazard OSHA defined hazards Not classified. Label elements Signal word Danger Hazard statement Fatal if swallowed. May cause cancer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Material name: Arsenic acid SDS US 1AB Version #: 07 Revision date: 07-17-2019 Issue date: 08-26-2013 1 / 9 Precautionary statement Prevention Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Response Do NOT induce vomiting. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage. Storage Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC) Supplemental information For further information, please contact the Product Stewardship Department at +1.800.862.4118. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Substances Chemical name Common name and synonyms CAS number % arsenic acid ARSENIC ACID 7778-39-4 100 4. First-aid measures Inhalation Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist. Skin contact Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Chemical burns must be treated by a physician. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash clothing separately before reuse. Immediately remove contaminated clothing and shoes and wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Eye contact Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical attention immediately. Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical assistance. If medical assistance is not immediately available, flush an additional 15 minutes. Ingestion Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Rinse mouth. If the material is swallowed, get immediate medical attention or advice -- Give several glasses of water or milk. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested the substance. Induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Most important Burning pain and severe corrosive skin damage. Causes serious eye damage. Corrosive effects. symptoms/effects, acute and Permanent eye damage including blindness could result. Prolonged exposure may cause chronic delayed effects. Indication of immediate medical Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically. Chemical burns: Flush with water attention and special treatment immediately. While flushing, remove clothes which do not adhere to affected area. Call an needed ambulance. Continue flushing during transport to hospital. Keep victim warm. Keep victim under observation. Symptoms may be delayed. General information IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Material name: Arsenic acid SDS US 1AB Version #: 07 Revision date: 07-17-2019 Issue date: 08-26-2013 2 / 9 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Unsuitable extinguishing media None known. Specific hazards arising from During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed. the chemical Special protective equipment Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. and precautions for firefighters Fire fighting Use water spray to cool unopened containers. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. equipment/instructions Specific methods Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials. General fire hazards No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective Keep unnecessary personnel away. Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during equipment and emergency clean-up. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Avoid inhalation of dust. Ensure adequate ventilation. Local procedures authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Methods and materials for This material is classified as a water pollutant under the Clean Water Act and should be prevented containment and cleaning up from contaminating soil or from entering sewage and drainage systems which lead to waterways. Large Spills: Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Following product recovery, flush area with water. Small Spills: Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination. Never return spills to original containers for re-use. Put material in suitable, covered, labeled containers. For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS. Environmental precautions Avoid release to the environment. Inform appropriate managerial or supervisory personnel of all environmental releases. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. 7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not taste or swallow. Avoid prolonged exposure. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Pregnant or breastfeeding women must not handle this product. Should be handled in closed systems, if possible. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Conditions for safe storage, Store locked up. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Store in a cool, dry place including any incompatibilities out of direct sunlight. Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. Store in tightly closed container. Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS). 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational exposure limits The following constituents are the only constituents of the product which have a PEL, TLV or other recommended exposure limit. At this time, the other constituents have no known exposure limits. US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values Material Type Value arsenic acid (CAS TWA 0.01 mg/m3 7778-39-4) Material name: Arsenic acid SDS US 1AB Version #: 07 Revision date: 07-17-2019 Issue date: 08-26-2013 3 / 9 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards Material Type Value arsenic acid (CAS Ceiling 0.002 mg/m3 7778-39-4) US. California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5155. Airborne Contaminants Material Type Value arsenic acid