Product No. 18851 Sodium Cacodylate Trihydrate
Issue Date (02-18-97) Review Date (03-12-03)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Sodium Cacodylate Trihydrate

Synonym: Sodium Dimethylarsinate Trihydrate, Cacodylate Acid

Company Name

Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone  (800) 237-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.

Section 2: Composition / Information on Ingredients

Principle Hazardous Component(s) (chemical and common name(s)) (Cas. No)	%	OSHA PEL mg/m3	ACGIH  TLV mg/m3	NTP	IARC	OSHA regulated
Sodium Dimethylarsinate Trihydrate (124-65-2)	NA	0.5	NA	NA	NA	NA

Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency overview

Appearance: Fine, white crystals.

Immediate effects: ND

Potential health effects

Primary Routes of entry: ND
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Burning of throat, colicky stomach pains, garlicky odor of breath and or skin.
Eyes: ND

Skin: ND

Ingestion: ND

Inhalation: ND

Chronic Exposure: ND

Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: No

See Toxicological Information (Section11)

Potential environmental effects

See Ecological Information (Section 12)

Section 4: First Aid Measures
If accidental overexposure is suspected

Eye(s) Contact: Wash with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes.

Skin Contact: Wash with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes.
Inhalation:ND

Ingestion: Induce vomiting.  Call a physician immediately.

Note to physician

Treatment:ND

Medical Conditions generally Aggravated by Exposure:ND

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Non-flammable.
Flammable Limits: LEL: NA; UEL: NA

Auto-ignition point: ND
Fire Extinguishing Media: NA
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: NA
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: NA

Hazardous combustion products:ND

DOT Class:Toxic

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: If a large leak occurs, enclose leaking container in a larger drum (or transfer contents to a new drum) and return to manufacturer.  If a small spill, absorb on vermiculite diatomaceous earth.  Use gloves.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of waste according to Federal, State and Local Regulations.

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storage: Ordinary precautions taken with poisonous chemicals.

Storage temperature: ND

Storage Pressure:ND

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls

Ventilation required: Normal

Personal Protection Equipment

Respiratory protection: None needed except when using spray applicators.

Protective gloves: Neoprene.
Skin protection: ND
Eye protection: Goggles or face shield.
Additional clothing and/or equipment: Rubber apron.

Exposure Guidelines

See Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section2)

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Physical State: Fine white crystal.

Odor (threshold): slight odor

Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 0.58

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NA

Vapor Density (air=1): NA

Percent Volatile by volume: 25.2 at 120°C

Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1): Negligible

Boiling Point: ND

Freezing point / melting point: ~60°C
pH: ND
Solubility in Water: 44%
Molecular Weight: 214

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:ND
Conditions to Avoid: Strong reducing agents such as aluminum, zinc, sodium borohydride, sulfur dioxide.

Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): Heavy metal salts may precipitate compound.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Reducing agents may release Arsine gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Results of component toxicity test performed: Oral LD50: 1350 mg/kg for rats.

Human experience: ND

This product does not contain any compounds listed by NTP or IARC or regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecological Information:ND

Chemical Fate Information:ND

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

RCRA 40 CFR 261 Classification:ND

Federal, State and local laws governing disposal of materials can differ. Ensure proper disposal compliance with proper authorities before disposal.

Section 14: Transportation Information    

US DOT Information: Proper shipping name: Sodium Cacodylate

Hazard Class: 6.1

Packaging group: II

UN Number: 1688

Limitations: ND

IATA: Proper shipping name:   Sodium Cacodylate

Hazard Class: 6.1

Packing group: II

UN Number: 1688

Limitations: ND

Domestic shipments only: ND

Marine Pollutant: ND

Canadian TDG: ND

IMDG Page: ND

Limitations: ND

Section 15: Regulatory Information

United States Federal Regulations

MSDS complies with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Rule 29, CFR 1910.1200.

SARA: Reportable

SARA Title III:ND

RCRA:ND

TSCA:ND

CERCLA:ND

State Regulations

California Proposition 65: ND

International Regulations

Canada WHMIS: ND

Europe EINECS Numbers: ND

 

Section 16: Other Information

Label Information: Keep out of reach of children.

European Risk and Safety Phrases: Toxic

European symbols needed: ND

Canadian WHMIS Symbols: ND

Hazard Rating: Health: ND; Fire: ND; Reactivity: ND
(0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)

Abbreviations used in this document

NE= Not established

NA= Not applicable

NIF= No Information Found

ND= No Data

Disclaimer
Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with these materials.

 

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