Chemical name:
arsenic
Identification numbers:
CAS 7440-38-2 EC EINECS 231-148-6
Groups :
arsenic and its compounds, Arsenic (inorganic arsenic compounds), metals, heavy metals
Uses :
antifoam, dye, flame retardant, paint, pesticide, pigment
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC )
0013
Additional information
Index No 033-001-00-X Molecular formula As
This substance is included in the List of Substances of concern for Trade Unions for the following reasons: Carcinogenic, endocrine disrupter, neurotoxic, may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
According to IARC
Group:
1
Volume:
23, Sup 7, 100C; 2012
According to other sources
According to ACGIH
G-A1 :
Confirmed human carcinogen
According to NTP
N-1 :
Known to be carcinogen
According to CP65
Source:
Substance listed at Scorecard Our Stolen Future , with references.
Effect:
NEUROPATHY
Level: 4
Source:
Clayton JD, Clayton FE Patty`s Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology New York: Interscience; 1981.
Diseases caused by Arsenic or compounds thereof
Other health adverse effects and affected organs
- Affected systems:
Cardiovascular Respiratory Gastrointestinal - liver Endocrine
- Other effects:
Damage to the embryo Cancer Kidney damage Skin and mucous Neurotoxic Effects
Air quality:
Substance included in the Directive 2008/50/EC of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe
Restricted substance
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