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SODIUM CACODYLATE

6.1 - Poison
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CAS Number UN/NA Number
  • 124-65-2
DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • Poison
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none none
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
A white crystalline or granular solid with a slight odor. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption. Used as a herbicide.

The Hazard fields include special hazard alerts air and water reactions, fire hazards, health hazards, a reactivity profile, and details about reactive groups assignments and potentially incompatible absorbents. The information in CAMEO Chemicals comes from a variety of data sources.
Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Soluble in water.
Fire Hazard
Poisoning potential is high when heated to decomposition, or on contact with acids or acid fumes, because it emits highly toxic fumes of arsenic. Avoid water solution in contact with active metals (iron, aluminum, zinc). (EPA, 1998)
Health Hazard
Moderately toxic; probable oral lethal dose in humans is 0.5-5 g/kg or between 1 ounce and 1 pint (or 1 lb.) for a 70 kg (150 lb.) person. It may cause disturbances of the blood, kidneys, and nervous system. (EPA, 1998)
Reactivity Profile
SODIUM CACODYLATE gives basic solutions in water. Corrodes common metals, but reaction is not hazardous. (USCG, 1999). Liquefies in its own water of crystallization when heated to 60°C; becomes anhydrous at 120°C [Merck]. Burns with a bluish flame, emitting a garlic-like odor [Merck].
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

The Response Recommendation fields include isolation and evacuation distances, as well as recommendations for firefighting, non-fire response, protective clothing, and first aid. The information in CAMEO Chemicals comes from a variety of data sources.
Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 152 [Substances - Toxic (Combustible)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)
Firefighting
(Non-Specific -- Pesticide, Solid, n.o.s.) Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area. Stay upwind; keep out of low areas. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Move container from fire area, if you can do so without risk.

(Non-Specific -- Pesticide, Solid, n.o.s.) Extinguish with dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, fog, or foam. (EPA, 1998)
Non-Fire Response
Excerpt from ERG Guide 152 [Substances - Toxic (Combustible)]:

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. (ERG, 2020)
Protective Clothing
For emergency situations, wear a positive pressure, pressure-demand, full facepiece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or pressure- demand supplied air respirator with escape SCBA and a fully-encapsulating, chemical resistant suit. (EPA, 1998)
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First Aid
Warning: Effects usually appear within 30 to 60 minutes but may be delayed for several hours. Caution is advised.

Signs and Symptoms of Acute Sodium Cacodylate Exposure: Acute exposure to sodium cacodylate may be fatal. Headache, red-stained eyes, and a garlicky odor of the breath may be the first effects noticed. Other signs and symptoms include generalized weakness, intense thirst, muscle cramping, seizures, toxic delirium, and shock. Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occur. Hypotension (low blood pressure), tachycardia (rapid heart rate), pulmonary edema, ventricular fibrillation, and other cardiac abnormalities are usually found following severe exposure. Sodium cacodylate is corrosive to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.

Emergency Life-Support Procedures: Acute exposure to sodium cacodylate may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination. Air-purifying or supplied-air respiratory equipment should also be worn, as necessary. Rescue vehicles should carry supplies such as plastic sheeting and disposable plastic bags to assist in preventing spread of contamination.

Inhalation Exposure:
1. Move victims to fresh air. Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to sodium cacodylate.
2. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support.
3. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures.
4. RUSH to a health care facility.

Dermal/Eye Exposure:
1. Remove victims from exposure. Emergency personnel should avoid self- exposure to sodium cacodylate.
2. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support.
3. Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible.
4. If eye exposure has occurred, eyes must be flushed with lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes.
5. Wash exposed skin areas for at least 15 minutes with soap and water.
6. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures.
7. RUSH to a health care facility.

Ingestion Exposure:
1. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support.
2. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures.
3. Give the victims water or milk: children up to 1 year old, 125 mL (4 oz or 1/2 cup); children 1 to 12 years old, 200 mL (6 oz or 3/4 cup); adults, 250 mL (8 oz or 1 cup). Water or milk should be given only if victims are conscious and alert.
4. Activated charcoal may be administered if victims are conscious and alert. Use 15 to 30 g (1/2 to 1 oz) for children, 50 to 100 g (1-3/4 to 3-1/2 oz) for adults, with 125 to 250 mL (1/2 to 1 cup) of water.
5. Promote excretion by administering a saline cathartic or sorbitol to conscious and alert victims. Children require 15 to 30 g (1/2 to 1 oz) of cathartic; 50 to 100 g (1-3/4 to 3-1/2 oz) is recommended for adults.
6. RUSH to a health care facility. (EPA, 1998)

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Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Chemical Formula:
  • (CH3)2As(O)ONa
Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: 140°F 140°F for trihydrate. Liquifies in water of hydration at 140°F and becomes anhydrous at 284°F (EPA, 1998)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: greater than 1 at 68°F (est) (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight: 159.98 (EPA, 1998)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

Chemical PAC-1 PAC-2 PAC-3
Sodium cacodylate; (Sodium dimethylarsinate) (124-65-2) 3.2 mg/m3 86 mg/m3 510 mg/m3
(DOE, 2018)

The Regulatory Information fields include information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Title III Consolidated List of Lists, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard List (see more about these data sources).

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

Regulatory Name CAS Number/
313 Category Code
EPCRA 302
EHS TPQ
EPCRA 304
EHS RQ
CERCLA RQ EPCRA 313
TRI
RCRA
Code
CAA 112(r)
RMP TQ
Arsenic Compounds N020 & 313
Sodium cacodylate 124-65-2 100/10000 pounds 100 pounds

(EPA List of Lists, 2022)

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical, including trade names and synonyms.
  • ALKARSODYL
  • ANSAR 160
  • ANSAR 560
  • ARSECODILE
  • ARSICODILE
  • ARSINE OXIDE, DIMETHYLHYDROXY-, SODIUM SALT
  • ARSINE OXIDE, HYDROXYDIMETHYL-, SODIUM SALT
  • ARSINIC ACID, DIMETHYL-, SODIUM SALT
  • ARSYCODILE
  • ARSYSODILA
  • CACODYLATE SODIUM
  • CACODYLIC ACID SODIUM SALT
  • CACODYLIC ACID SODIUM SALT (1:1)
  • CACODYLIC ACID, SODIUM SALT
  • CHEMAID
  • [(DIMETHYLARSINO)OXY]SODIUM AS-OXIDE
  • HYDROXYDIMETHYLARSINE OXIDE SODIUM SALT
  • HYDROXYDIMETHYLARSINE OXIDE, SODIUM SALT
  • PHYTAR
  • RAD-E-CATE
  • SILVISAR
  • SODIUM CACODYLATE
  • SODIUM DIMETHYLARSENATE
  • SODIUM DIMETHYLARSINATE
  • SODIUM DIMETHYLARSONATE
  • SODIUM SALT OF CACODYLIC ACID
  • SODIUM, [(DIMETHYLARSINO)OXY]-, AS-OXIDE

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