| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
Roxarsone | 【Synonyms】
3-Nitro
4-Hydroxy-3-nitrobenzenearsonic acid
4-Hydroxy-3-nitrophenylarsonic acid
NSC 2101
Ren-O-sal
Roxarsone | 【CAS】
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 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【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. |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【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. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【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. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【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 |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【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. |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【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 |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【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. |
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