ICSC 0648 - COPPER (II) ORTHOARSENATE

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COPPER (II) ORTHOARSENATE	ICSC: 0648 (November 2016)
Arsenic acid, copper salt Copper arsenate

CAS #: 10103-61-4

UN #: 1557

EC Number: 233-286-2

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Headache. Laboured breathing. Weakness. See Ingestion.	Use closed system, ventilation or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Vomiting. Burning sensation behind the breastbone and in the mouth.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Vacuum spilled material with specialist equipment. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Toxic if swallowed Causes eye irritation May cause cancer Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1
STORAGE
Separated from acids and food and feedstuffs. Cool. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant.

COPPER (II) ORTHOARSENATE

ICSC: 0648

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance BLUE OR BLUISH-GREEN POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of arsenic (see ICSC 0013). Reacts with acids. This produces toxic arsine gas (see ICSC 0222).	Formula: As₂Cu₃H₈O₁₂ / Cu₃(AsO₄)₂.4H₂O Molecular mass: 540.5 Solubility in water: none

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
BLUE OR BLUISH-GREEN POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of arsenic (see ICSC 0013). Reacts with acids. This produces toxic arsine gas (see ICSC 0222).

Formula: As₂Cu₃H₈O₁₂ / Cu₃(AsO₄)₂.4H₂O
Molecular mass: 540.5
Solubility in water: none

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance and the aerosol are irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system, digestive tract and circulatory system. This may result in severe haemorrhage, loss of fluids and electrolytes, collapse, shock and death. Exposure far above the OEL could cause death. The effects may be delayed.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the peripheral nervous system, skin, mucous membranes and liver. This may result in neuropathy, pigmentation disorders, perforation of the nasal septum and cirrhosis. This substance is carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance and the aerosol are irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system, digestive tract and circulatory system. This may result in severe haemorrhage, loss of fluids and electrolytes, collapse, shock and death. Exposure far above the OEL could cause death. The effects may be delayed.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the peripheral nervous system, skin, mucous membranes and liver. This may result in neuropathy, pigmentation disorders, perforation of the nasal septum and cirrhosis. This substance is carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 1; germ cell mutagen group: 3A. EU-OEL: (inhalable fraction): 0.01 mg/m³ as TWA; (see Notes)

ENVIRONMENT
This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to water quality. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. For the copper smelting sector, the EU OEL value shall apply from 11 July 2023.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 45-23/25-50/53; S: 53-45-60-61; Note: A, E

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