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Document ID (ISN)61447
CIS number 94-52
Year 1992
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 0013
Title Arsenic
Original title Arsenic [in French]
Bibliographic information Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1992. 2p. Illus.
Abstract International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract; hepatic and renal damage. Long-term exposure effects: dermatitis; skin damage; carcinogen; teratogen; neurotoxic effects. EC identification number and labelling codes: 033-001-00-X; Toxic; R23/24; S1/2-20/21-28-44. United Nations number and hazard class: UN 1558 (6.1; II).
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; carcinogens; ILO; arsenic; UNEP; WHO; European Communities; IPCS
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; data sheet; UN; teratogens; fire hazards; skin absorption; renal damage; dermatitis; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; cirrhosis; environment; warning notices; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; health hazards; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Inorganic substances
Occupational exposure limits
Arsenic and compounds