| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
Potassium arsenate is a colorless to white crystalline solid. | [Melting point ]
277-283 °C(lit.)
| [density ]
2.867 | [solubility ]
: clear to very slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow
| [form ]
powder
| [color ]
white to off-white
| [Water Solubility ]
g/100g solution H2O: 15.7 (0°C), 23.6 (25°C), 48.0 (100°C); solid phase, KH2AsO4 ·H2O (0°C, 25°C), KH2AsO4 (100°C) [KRU93]; slowly soluble in 1.6 parts glycerol; insoluble alcohol [MER06] | [Merck ]
13,7689 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Colorless crystals.
Soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol.
| [Uses]
In the textile, tanning, and paper industries. In insecticidal formulations (especially fly paper). | [Hazard]
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation, strong
irritant.
| [Potential Exposure]
Potassium arsenate is used in the textile, tanning, preserving hides; in the textile printing and paper industries; and as an insecticide in fly baits, especially for fly paper; as laboratory reagent. | [First aid]
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.
| [Shipping]
UN1677 Potassium arsenate, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials. | [Incompatibilities]
A weak base. Reacts with strong oxidizers, bromine azide, acids and decomposes on contact with strong acids producing acetic acid fumes. Arsine, a very deadly gas, can be released in the presence of acid, acid mists, or hydrogen gas. |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
T,N | [Risk Statements ]
45-23/25-50/53 | [Safety Statements ]
53-45-60-61 | [RIDADR ]
UN 1677 6.1/PG 2
| [WGK Germany ]
3
| [RTECS ]
CG1100000
| [HazardClass ]
6.1(a) | [PackingGroup ]
II | [Safety Profile]
Confirmed human
carcinogen. Mutation data reported. When
heated to decomposition it emits toxic
fumes of arsenic. See also ARSENIC
COMPOUNDS. |
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