ARSENIC (II) SULFIDE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

360°C

Boiling point:

565°C

Density 

3.5

Flash point:

565°C

Merck 

13,804

Stability:

Stable. Forms explosive mixtures with potassium nitrate; ignites in chlorine.

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

T,N

Risk Statements 

23/25-50/53

Safety Statements 

20/21-28-45-60-61

RIDADR 

UN 1557 6.1/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

III

MSDS

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ARSENIC (II) SULFIDE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

red lustrous monoclinic crystals

Uses

Arsenic disulfide is also known as ruby arsenic because it is a reddish-orange powder. It is used as a depilatory agent, a paint pigment, and a rat poison and to make red glass and fireworks.

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