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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Arsenic(V) oxide, 99.9% (metals basis)
Description
Arsenic(V) oxide is used in the preparation of metal arsenates. It is used for dye and printing industries. Further, it is used in wood preservatives, colored glass and metal adhesives.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 315°C (decomposition) |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 25 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99.9% (metals basis) |
UN Number | UN1559 |
Merck Index | 14,798 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and alcohol. |
Formula Weight | 229.79 |
Percent Purity | 99.9% |
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Safety and Handling



- Arsenic(V) oxide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Carcinogenicity Category 1A
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P311-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Arsenic pentoxide
RUO – Research Use Only
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