Ferric arsenate
Agent Name
Ferric arsenate
CAS Number
10102-49-5
Formula
As-H3-O4.Fe
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Arsenate of iron, ferric; Arsenic acid (H3AsO4), iron(3+) salt (1:1); Iron arsenate; Iron(III) arsenate (1:1); [ChemIDplus] UN1606
Category
Arsenic Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Dihydrate: Green or brown solid; [Hawley] Grey crystals; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an insecticide; [Hawley] Used to make insecticides; [CAMEO]
Comments
A strong irritant; [Hawley] Highly irritating; May be fatal by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption; [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 (1 mg/m3, as Fe (soluble iron salts))
PEL (OSHA)
0.01 mg/m3, as As
IDLH (NIOSH)
5 mg/m3, as As
Vapor Pressure
7.5E-07 mm Hg
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: