STRONTIUM ARSENITE

General Description

STRONTIUM ARSENITE is a white powder. STRONTIUM ARSENITE is slightly soluble in water. STRONTIUM ARSENITE is toxic by inhalation and by ingestion.

Air & Water Reactions

STRONTIUM ARSENITE is slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

STRONTIUM ARSENITE has weak oxidizing or reducing powers. Redox reactions can however still occur. The majority of compounds in this class are slightly soluble or insoluble in water. If soluble in water, then the solutions are usually neither strongly acidic nor strongly basic. These compounds are not water-reactive.

Health Hazard

Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways.

Safety Profile

Confirmed human carcinogen. A deadly poison. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of As. See also ARSENIC COMPOUNDS and STRONTIUM COMPOUNDS.