Arsenic, organic compounds (as As)
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RTECS
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Synonyms vary depending upon the specific organic arsenic compound.
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: none
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OSHA PEL: TWA 0.5 mg/m3
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IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Appearance and odor vary depending upon the specific organic arsenic compound.
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Properties vary depending upon the specific organic arsenic compound.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Varies
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 5022
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Recommendations regarding personal protective clothing vary depending upon the specific compound.
Recommendations regarding eye protection vary depending upon the specific compound.
Recommendations regarding washing the skin vary depending upon the specific compound.
Recommendations regarding the removal of personal protective clothing that becomes wet or contaminated vary depending upon the specific compound.
Recommendations regarding the daily changing of personal protective clothing vary depending upon the specific compound.
Recommendations regarding the need for eyewash or quick drench facilities vary depending upon the specific compound.
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
In animals: irritation skin, possible dermatitis; respiratory distress; diarrhea; kidney damage; muscle tremor, convulsions; possible gastrointestinal tract, reproductive effects; possible liver damage
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Target Organs
Skin, respiratory system, kidneys, central nervous system, liver, gastrointestinal tract, reproductive system
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