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Safety & Transport Information
Confirmed human carcinogen. Human poison by ingestion. Experimental poison by ingestion, skin contact, intravenous, intramuscular, and intraperitoneal routes. An experimental teratogen. Experimental reproductive effects. Human mutation data reported. Used as an herbicide and pesticide. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of arsenic and Na2O. See also ARSENIC COMPOUNDS.
Risk Codes:
R21 - Harmful in contact with skin
R22 - Harmful if swallowed
R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R23/25 - Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed
R34 - Causes burns
R45 - May cause cancer
R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
R52/53 - Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Safety Codes:
S20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use
S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet
Hazard Symbols:
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation.
RID/ADR certification :
UN 1558 6.1 / PG 2
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Alternative Distributors of [Sodium (meta)arsenite]
Producers or manufacturers change the product range from time to time.
The following companies
have appeared as suppliers in the past / currently not verified
Nile Chemicals