Sodium cacodylate trihydrate CAS#: 6131-99-3

Sodium cacodylate trihydrate

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Sodium cacodylate trihydrate Chemical Properties

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Sodium cacodylate trihydrate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Propertieswhite crystalline powder or crystals
Chemical PropertiesSodium cacodylate is a white crystalline solid which occurs as the trihydrate. It liquefies in the water of hydration @ 60°C and becomes anhydrous @ 120°C.
Potential ExposureThis material has been used as a nonselective herbicide and for general weed control.
ShippingUN1688 Sodium cacodylate Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials. UN3465 Organoarsenic compound, solid, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required
IncompatibilitiesIncompatible with oxidizers, strong bases; acids, active metals (iron, aluminum, zinc). Contact with acids react to form highly toxic dimethylarsine gas. Attacks some metals.
Waste DisposalFor cacodylic acid, precipitate as calcium arsenate and calcium arsenite by treatment with excess lime water. Recycle if possible. If not, put in secure storage for possible disposal in leach-proof dumps. In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Must be disposed properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.

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