Calcium arsenite
Agent Name
Calcium arsenite
CAS Number
52740-16-6
Formula
As-H2-O3.Ca
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Arsenous acid, calcium salt; Arsonic acid, calcium salt (1:1); Calcarin arsenicosa; Calcium arsenicosum; Calcium arsonate; Calcium arsonate (1:1); Calcium meta-arsenite; Mono-calcium arsenite; [ChemIDplus] UN1574
Category
Arsenic Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White solid; Slightly soluble in water; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as an insecticide, germicide, and molluscicide; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; May cause arsenic poisoning; [CAMEO] 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
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: