Material Safety Data Sheet
Arsenic(iii)bromide, 99.9%

ACC# 99117
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Arsenic(iii)bromide, 99.9%
Catalog Numbers: AC334560000, AC334560100
Synonyms:
Company Identification:
              Acros Organics N.V.
              One Reagent Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
7784-33-0 Arsenic(III)bromide 99.9% 232-057-4

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: yellow lumps.
Cancer suspect agent. Light sensitive. Moisture sensitive.
Target Organs: Blood, kidneys, liver, lungs, nervous system, skin.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: Poison by ingestion. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause liver and kidney damage. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Toxic if inhaled.
Chronic: Not available.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures


Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures


General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: Not published.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures


General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Do not breathe dust, mist, or vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep under a nitrogen blanket.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection


Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Arsenic(III)bromide 0.01 mg/m3 TWA (as As) (listed under Arsenic, inorganic compounds). 5 mg/m3 IDLH (as As) (listed under Arsenic, inorganic compounds). 10 ęg/m3 TWA (as As) (listed under Arsenic, inorganic compounds).5 ęg/m3 Action Level (as As); 10 ęg/m3 TWA (as As, Cancer hazard - see 29 CFR 19 10.1018, except Arsine) (listed under Arsenic, inorga nic compounds).

OSHA Vacated PELs: Arsenic(III)bromide: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Not available.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: Lumps
Appearance: colorless - yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 221 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:31 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: reacts with water
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:Not available.
Molecular Weight:314.65

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Not available.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, light, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Water, oxidizing agents, active metals, acids, bases, aluminum, potassium, sodium.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen bromide, oxides of arsenic.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:      
CAS# 7784-33-0: CG1375000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7784-33-0:


Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: DOT regulated - small quantity provisions apply (see 49CFR173.4) No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL
TSCA
     CAS# 7784-33-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 7784-33-0: delayed.
Section 313
     This material contains Arsenic(III)bromide (listed as Arsenic, inorganic compounds), 99.9%, (CAS# 7784-33-0) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
     CAS# 7784-33-0 (listed as Arsenic, inorganic compounds) is listed as a      hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. CAS# 7784-33-0 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 7784-33-0 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Arsenic compounds, n.o.s.), New Jersey, Pennsylvania, (listed as Arsenic, inorganic compounds), Pennsylvania, (listed as Arsenic compounds, n.o.s.), Minnesota, (listed as Arsenic, inorganic compounds).

California Prop 65
The following statement(s) is(are) made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water Act:
WARNING: This product contains Arsenic(III)bromide, listed as `Arsenic, inorganic compounds', a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     T
Risk Phrases:
     R 23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.

Safety Phrases:
     S 20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
     immediately (show the label where possible).
     S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
     .

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 7784-33-0: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 7784-33-0 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 7784-33-0 is not listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 1/05/1998
Revision #4 Date: 3/20/2008

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