Cacodylic Acid, ACS Grade

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Cacodylic Acid, ACS Grade

Other Names

Not available

Product Number(s)

12200, 12201, 12201-1KG, 12201-SP, EMS12200, EMS12201

CAS Number

75-60-5

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Fatal if swallowed.
• Fatal in contact with skin.
• Fatal if inhaled.
• Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Obtain special instructions before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• Wear respiratory protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Ingestion

Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth.

Eyes

Not available.

Skin

Wash with plenty of water. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

No information provided.

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.

Inhalation

• Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for a doctor.
• In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Other Information

• Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
• Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
• In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Not required.

Environmental precautions

Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Open and handle receptacle with care.
• Keep respiratory protective device available.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Store protective clothing separately.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Not required.

Skin protection

Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

Not available.

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

White crystalline

Odour

Weak, characteristic.

pH

Not determined.

Vapour Pressure

Not determined.

Density

Not determined.

Boiling Point

250°C

Melting Point

192-198°C

Solubility

Not determined.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

Not applicable.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not determined.

Ignition Temperature

Not determined.

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

Not available.

Eye contact

No irritating effect.

Skin contact

No irritant effect. Danger through skin adsorption.

Ingestion

Not available.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

Not available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 3: extremely hazardous for water.
• Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
• Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN1572

Proper shipping name

1572 CACODYLIC ACID

Transport hazard class

Class 6.1 Toxic substances

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Toxic substances.
• Hazard identification number (Kemler Code): 60
• EMS Number: 6.1-04
• Segregation groups: (SGG1) Acids
• Stowage Category: E
• Segregation Code: SG35 Stow 'separated from' SGG1-acids.
• SG36 Stow 'separated from' SGG18-alkalis.
• SG49 Stow 'separated from' SGG6-cyanides.

Additional information

• Limited quantities (LQ): 500g
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E4
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 1mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
• Transport category: 2
• Runnel restriction code: D/E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

S6, S7

Other Information

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

19 February 2026

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.