Zinc arsenate
Agent Name
Zinc arsenate
CAS Number
13464-44-3
Formula
As-H3-O4.3/2Zn
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Zinc ortho-arsenate; Arsenic acid (H3AsO4), zinc salt (2:3); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Arsenic Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Octahydrate: White odorless powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Octahydrate: Found in the mineral koettigite; Used as an insecticide and wood preservative; [Hawley]
Comments
See "Arsenic " and the linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
BEI
Inorganic arsenic plus methylated metabolites in urine = 35 ug As/L; end of workweek;
TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 mg/m3, as As
PEL (OSHA)
0.01 mg/m3, as As
MAK
0.1 mg/m3 (respirable fraction ), 2 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction)-for Zn inorg. Compds
IDLH (NIOSH)
5 mg/m3, as As
Adverse Effects
Anemia
Aplastic anemia
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Established
NTP Carcinogen
Human carcinogen
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Human
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: