1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

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1 Issuing Date May Safety Data Sheet Revision Number 0 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product identifier Product name Sodium Arsenite Solution Other means of identification Product Code(s) 4128 UN-No 1686 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use Recommended Use Use as a laboratory reagent. Laboratory chemicals. Industrial (not for food or food contact use). Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Manufacturer Address LaMotte Company, Inc. 802 Washington Avenue P.O. Box 329 Chestertown, MD USA T F Emergency telephone number 24 Hour Emergency Number (CHEM-TEL):USA, Canada, Puerto Rico Outside North American Continent (Call collect) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Carcinogenicity Category 1A DANGER EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Hazard statements May cause cancer. Appearance Clear, colorless Physical state liquid Odor None Precautionary Statements - Prevention Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Precautionary Statements - Response IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Page 1 / 8

2 4128 Sodium Arsenite Solution Revision Date May Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing IF SWALLOWED, Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water, Call a physician immediately Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up. Precautionary Statements - Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Other Hazards May cause eye, skin, or respiratory irritation Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR ). Chemical name CAS No Weight-% First Aid Measures 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General advice Eye contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion Self-protection of the first aider Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not delay care and transport of a seriously injured person. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek immediate medical attention/advice. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Call a physician immediately. Remove to fresh air. Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary. Call a physician immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Drink large quantity of water. Immediate medical attention is required. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and prevent spread of contamination. Use personal protection recommended in Section FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Page 2 / 8

3 4128 Sodium Arsenite Solution Revision Date May Personal precautions Environmental precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for containment Methods for cleaning up Dike to collect large liquid spills. Do not flush to sewer. Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. dry sand or earth), then place in a chemical waste container. Neutralize spills with acid such as acetic, hydrochloric or sulfuric, absorb with vermiculite or other inert substance, and package in a suitable container for disposal. Prevent product from entering drains. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not taste or swallow. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Incompatible Products Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong acids, oxidizers, iron and zinc. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Keep out of the reach of children. Strong acids. Strong oxidizing agents. Iron. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Chemical name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Ceiling: 2 mg/m 3 TWA: 2 mg/m 3 IDLH: 10 mg/m 3 Ceiling: 2 mg/m 3 TWA: 0.01 mg/m 3 TWA: 10 µg/m 3 IDLH: 5 mg/m 3 Ceiling: mg/m 3 Appropriate engineering controls Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Showers Eyewash stations Ventilation systems. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/Face Protection Skin and body protection Respiratory protection Hygiene Measures Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). If splashes are likely to occur:. Face protection shield. Wear protective gloves/clothing. Gloves & Lab Coat. Protective gloves. Rubber gloves. When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Information on basic physical and chemical properties 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Page 3 / 8

4 4128 Sodium Arsenite Solution Revision Date May Physical state Appearance liquid Clear, colorless Odor None Property Values Remarks Method ph 12 Melting point / freezing point Boiling point / boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Flammability Limit in Air Upper flammability limit: Lower flammability limit: Vapor pressure Vapor density Specific gravity Water solubility Solubility in other solvents Partition coefficient Autoignition temperature Decomposition temperature Kinematic viscosity Dynamic viscosity Explosive properties Oxidizing properties Other Information Softening point Molecular weight VOC Content (%) Density Bulk density 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Hazardous Reactions Hazardous polymerization Stable under recommended storage conditions. Reacts violently with water. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Conditions to avoid Incompatible Products. Incompatible materials Strong acids. Strong oxidizing agents. Iron. Hazardous decomposition products arsenic oxides. Sodium oxides. Information on likely routes of exposure 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Component Information Chemical name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50 Not Established = 1350 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) Not Established = 41 mg/kg ( Rat ) = 42 mg/kg ( Rat ) = 150 mg/kg ( Rat ) Not Established Information on toxicological effects Sensitization Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen. Chemical name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA Page 4 / 8

5 4128 Sodium Arsenite Solution Revision Date May Not Established Not Established - A1 Group 1 Known X ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) A1 - Known Human Carcinogen IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Group 1 - Carcinogenic to Humans NTP (National Toxicology Program) Known - Known Carcinogen OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the US Department of Labor) X - Present ATEmix (oral) ATEmix (inhalation-dust/mist) mg/l 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Unknown Aquatic Toxicity 0 % of the mixture consists of components(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment Chemical name Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Daphnia Magna (Water Flea) Not Established 45.4: 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss Not Established mg/l LC50 static Not Established Not Established Not Established Persistence and degradability. Bioaccumulation/Accumulation. Chemical name Log Pow Not Established Not Established 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal Methods Contaminated packaging This material, as supplied, is a hazardous waste according to federal regulations (40 CFR 261). Should not be released into the environment. Do not reuse empty containers. Chemical name RCRA RCRA - Basis for Listing RCRA - D Series Wastes RCRA - U Series Wastes Not Established - Not Established Not Established (hazardous constituent - no waste number) - Not Established Not Established Chemical name RCRA - Halogenated Organic Compounds RCRA - P Series Wastes RCRA - F Series Wastes RCRA - K Series Wastes Not Established Not Established Not Established Not Established Not Established Not Established Not Established Not Established Chemical name California Hazardous Waste Status - Page 5 / 8 -

6 4128 Sodium Arsenite Solution Revision Date May TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT Proper shipping name SODIUM ARSENITE, AQUEOUS SOLUTION UN-No 1686 Hazard Class 6.1 Packing group III Reportable Quantity (RQ) 1 IATA Proper shipping name SODIUM ARSENITE, AQUEOUS SOLUTION UN-No 1686 Hazard Class 6.1 Packing group III IMDG/IMO Proper shipping name SODIUM ARSENITE, AQUEOUS SOLUTION UN-No 1686 Hazard Class 6.1 Packing group III International Inventories TSCA DSL/NDSL EINECS/ELINCS ENCS IECSC KECL PICCS AICS 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Legend: TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances US Federal Regulations SARA 313 Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product contains a chemical or chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372 Chemical name SARA Threshold Values % Not Established 0.1 SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories Acute health hazard Yes Chronic Health Hazard Yes Page 6 / 8

7 4128 Sodium Arsenite Solution Revision Date May Fire hazard Sudden release of pressure hazard Reactive Hazard No No No CWA (Clean Water Act) This product contains the following substances which are regulated pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR and 40 CFR ) Chemical name CERCLA CWA - Reportable Quantities CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants CWA - Hazardous Substances Not Established Not Established Not Established Not Established 1 lb X Not Established X Chemical name Hazardous Substances RQs CERCLA/SARA RQ RQ 1000 lb Not Established RQ 1000 lb final RQ RQ 454 kg final RQ 1 lb 1 lb RQ 1 lb final RQ RQ kg final RQ US State Regulations California Proposition 65 WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer Chemical name California Proposition 65 Carcinogen U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations Chemical name New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania X X X X X X 16. OTHER INFORMATION NFPA HMIS Health hazard 3 Flammability 0 Health hazard 3 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Stability 0 Physical and Chemical Hazards N/A Prepared by Regulatory Affairs Department Issuing Date May Revision Date May Reason for revision New US GHS format Disclaimer The information provided on this SDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, Page 7 / 8

8 4128 Sodium Arsenite Solution Revision Date May transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in the text. End of Material Safety Data Sheet Page 8 / 8