Chemical Properties
Colorless powder. Soluble in acids;
insoluble in water. Federal specification TT-W-581
describes the composition of the solution used for
wood preservation.
Uses
Wood preservative, insecticide.
General Description
White powder. Insoluble in water. Used as a wood preservative and insecticide.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
ZINC ARSENITE has only weak oxidizing or reducing powers. Redox reactions can however still occur. The majority of compounds in this class are slightly soluble or insoluble in water. If soluble in water, then the solutions are usually neither strongly acidic nor strongly basic. These compounds are not water-reactive.
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.
Safety Profile
Confirmed human
carcinogen. Poison by ingestion and
intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by
skin contact. When heated to decomposition
it emits toxic fumes of As and ZnO. See
also ARSENIC COMPOUNDS and ZINC
COMPOUNDS.
