Chemical Properties
Lead arsenate is an odorless, heavy, white
powder, or crystals.
Potential Exposure
Used as an insecticide, herbicide, and
in manufacture of drugs; veterinary tapeworm medicine.
Incompatibilities: Violent reactions occur from contact
with oxidizers, chemically active metals; strong acids.
Acids and acid mists cause the release of arsine, a deadly
gas. Decomposes above 270C forming toxic fumes including arsenic and lead compounds
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,
begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if
heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit
Shipping
UN1617 Lead arsenates, Hazard Class: 6.1;
Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials
Incompatibilities
Used as an insecticide, herbicide, and
in manufacture of drugs; veterinary tapeworm medicine.
Incompatibilities: Violent reactions occur from contact
with oxidizers, chemically active metals; strong acids.
Acids and acid mists cause the release of arsine, a deadly
gas. Decomposes above 270C forming toxic fumes including arsenic and lead compounds
Description
I ead arsenate is an odorless, heavy, whitepowder, or crystals. Molecular weight= 347.12; Freezing/Melting point = (decomposes) approximately 280℃. Also listed at 1042℃ (decomposes). Hazard Identific ation (basedon NFPA- 704 M Rating System): Health 3, Flammability 0,Reactivity 0. Insoluble in cold water; soluble in hot water.
Waste Disposal
Long- term storage in large,
weatherproof, and sift-proof storage bins or silos; may be
disposed of by conversion to soluble salt, such as chloride,
precipitation as sulfide and return to supplier
Uses
Trilead Diarsenate was an inorganic insecticide used primarily on fruit orchards in the early 1900s, but is now officially banned as an insecticide.
storage
Color Code- -Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Storein a secure poison location. Prior to working with thischemical you should be trained on its proper handling andstorage. Lead arsenate must be stored to avoid contact withoxidizers (such as perchlorates, perox ides, permanganates,chlorates and nitrates) and chemically active metals (suchas potassium, sodium, magnesium, and zinc), since violentreactions occur. Avoid the presence of acids since arsine, avery deadly gas, is released in the presence of acid or acidmist. A re gulated, marked area should be established wherethis chemical is handled, used, or stored in compliance withOSHA Standard 1910.1045. A regulated, marked areashould be established where this chemical is handled, used,or stored in compliance with OSHA Standard 1910. 1045.