Yellow powder. Soluble in hydrochloric acid; slightly soluble in nitric acid; insoluble in
water.
Waterproof paints, antifouling paints.
A yellow powder. Insoluble in water. Soluble in hydrochloric acid. Toxic by ingestion, skin absorption and inhalation. A strong irritant. Used to make waterproof paints.
MERCURIC ARSENATE is incompatible with the following: Acetylene, ammonia, chlorine dioxide, azides, calcium (amalgam formation), sodium carbide, lithium, rubidium, copper .
Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin
absorption; strong irritant.
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.
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.
Confirmed human
carcinogen. A poison. When heated to
decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of
Hg and As. See also MERCURY and
ARSENIC COMPOUNDS.
