NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Arsenic, organic compounds (as As)

CAS


RTECS
Synonyms & Trade Names
Synonyms vary depending upon the specific organic arsenic compound.
DOT ID & Guide

Exposure
Limits

NIOSH REL: none
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.5 mg/m3
IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX Conversion
Physical Description
Appearance and odor vary depending upon the specific organic arsenic compound.
Properties vary depending upon the specific organic arsenic compound.











Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Varies
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 5022
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Recommendations regarding personal protective clothing vary depending upon the specific compound.
Recommendations regarding eye protection vary depending upon the specific compound.
Recommendations regarding washing the skin vary depending upon the specific compound.
Recommendations regarding the removal of personal protective clothing that becomes wet or contaminated vary depending upon the specific compound.
Recommendations regarding the daily changing of personal protective clothing vary depending upon the specific compound.
Recommendations regarding the need for eyewash or quick drench facilities vary depending upon the specific compound.
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Important additional information about respirator selection
Respirator Recommendations Not available.
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms In animals: irritation skin, possible dermatitis; respiratory distress; diarrhea; kidney damage; muscle tremor, convulsions; possible gastrointestinal tract, reproductive effects; possible liver damage
Target Organs Skin, respiratory system, kidneys, central nervous system, liver, gastrointestinal tract, reproductive system
See also: INTRODUCTION