Arsenazo I

Agent Name
Arsenazo I
CAS Number
520-10-5
Formula
C16-H13-As-N2-O11-S2
Major Category
Dyes
Arsenazo I formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3-((2-arsonophenyl)azo)-4,5-dihydroxy-; [ChemIDplus] Arsenazo I, Indicator Grade; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Category
Azo Dyes
Description
Powder; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Calcium-sensitive, metallochromic dye used as reagent." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
May cause irritation, corneal damage, CNS depression, and cardiac disturbances; Chronic exposure may cause liver and kidney injury and cancer; Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

PEL (OSHA)
0.5 mg/m3, as As

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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