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Roxarsone

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[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. This material in sufficient quantity and reduced particle size is capable of creating a dust explosion. Extinguishing media: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
[Fire Potential]

Non-Combustible
[Ingestion]

Induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.
[Inhalation]

Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Eyes]

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
[Inhalation]

The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Toxic if inhaled.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Ingestion]

Poison by ingestion. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 23/25 50/53
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 20/21 28 45 60 61
[UN (DOT)]

3280
[Personal Protection]

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Respirators]

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
[Exposure Effects]

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause irritation. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause digestive tract disturbances.
[Appearance]

Pale yellow crystals or light tan powder.
[Solubility in water]

Very soluble
[Melting Point]

260
[Density]

2.0314 g/cm3 (20 C)
[pKa/pKb]

3.46 (pKa)
[Usage]

Antiprotozoan agent (growth promoter) for poultry, antibacterial agent (growth promoter) for poultry, reagent for zirconium.
[Product Name]

Roxarsone
[Synonyms]

3-Nitro
4-Hydroxy-3-nitrobenzenearsonic acid
4-Hydroxy-3-nitrophenylarsonic acid
NSC 2101
Ren-O-sal
Roxarsone
[CAS]

"CASEN_121-19-7.htm">121-19-7
[Formula]

C6H6AsNO6
[Molecular Weight]

263.04000000000002
[EINECS]

204-453-7
[RTECS]

CY5250000
[RTECS Class]

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Tumorigen; Mutagen
[Merck]

12,8430
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1976533
[Beilstein Reference]

4-16-00-01188
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
[Stability]

Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases.
[Decomposition]

Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of arsenic.
[Combustion Products]

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
[UN Number]

3280
[Hazard Class]

6.1
[Packing Group]

I; II; III