General Description
A fine yellow powder. Sensitive to light. Irritating to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Highly toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Used to make dyes and insecticides.
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Reactivity Profile
SILVER ARSENITE has weak oxidizing or reducing powers. Redox reactions can however still occur.
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 carcinogen. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of As
