Sodium arsenite

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Description

A grayish white poisonous powder. Sodium arsenite was used by taxidermists in arsenical soaps for cleaning and sterilizing hides. It was also used as an Insecticide for termites.

Synonyms and Related Terms

sodium meta-arsenite; sodium metaarsenite

Risks

  • Extremely poisonous.
  • Toxic by inhalation and ingestion.
  • LabChem: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.

Composition NaAsO2
CAS 7784-46-5
Density 1.87 g/ml

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