Sodium cacodylate trihydrate
Agent Name
Sodium cacodylate trihydrate
CAS Number
6131-99-3
Formula
C2-H6-As-O2.Na.3H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dimethylarsinic acid sodium salt trihydrate; Hydroxydimethylarsine oxide sodium salt trihydrate; Sodium dimethylarsinic acid trihydrate; Arsine oxide, hydroxydimethyl-, sodium salt, trihydrate; [ChemIDplus] Cacodylic acid sodium salt trihydrate; Sodium dimethylarsinate trihydrate; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN1688
Category
Arsenic Compounds, Organic
Description
Solid with a slight odor; Soluble in water; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as herbicide and veterinary treatment for chronic eczema and anemia; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes inflammation, necrosis, or scarring of the bladder and effects on proteins in 28-day constant oral studies of rats; [RTECS] Not a skin irritant in rabbits; Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; May cause drowsiness, tremors, and convulsions; Suspected carcinogen; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Sodium cacodylate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
PEL (OSHA)
0.5 mg/m3, as As
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Sodium cacodylate."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: