General Description
A solid consisting of a mixture of arsenic trioxide, aniline, lime and ferrous oxide. Insoluble in water. Very toxic by inhalation and ingestion.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Health Hazard
Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.
Fire Hazard
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways.
Definition
London purple. is an insecticide containing arsenic trioxide, aniline, lime and ferrous oxide
