



Arsenic
How can this chemical affect my health?
Acute (Short Term) Effects



Data sources
Direct Hazard » Toxic to Humans & Animals
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H301 - Toxic if swallowed [Acute toxicity (oral) - Category 3]EU - GHS (H-Statements) Annex 6 Table 3-1European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H331 - Toxic if inhaled [Acute toxicity (inhalation) - Category 3]EU - GHS (H-Statements) Annex 6 Table 3-1European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H331 - Toxic if inhaled [Acute toxicity (inhalation) - Category 3]GHS - KoreaRepublic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
- H302 - Harmful if swallowed [Acute toxicity (oral) - Category 4]GHS - KoreaRepublic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
- Class D1A - Very toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effectsQuébec CSST - WHMIS 1988Québec Workplace Health and Safety Commission (Commission de la santé et de la securite du travail (CSST))
- H302 - Harmful if swallowed [Acute Toxicity (oral) - Category 4]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H300 - Fatal if swallowed [Acute toxicity (oral) - Category 1 or 2]GHS - MalaysiaMalaysia Department of Occupational Safety and Health
- H331 - Toxic if inhaled [Acute toxicity (inhalation) - Category 3]GHS - MalaysiaMalaysia Department of Occupational Safety and Health
- H301 - Toxic if swallowed [Acute toxicity (oral) - Category 3]GHS - AustraliaSafe Work Australia
- H331 - Toxic if inhaled [Acute toxicity (inhalation) - Category 3]GHS - AustraliaSafe Work Australia
- H301 - Toxic if swallowed (unverified) [Acute toxicity (oral) - Category 3]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H331 - Toxic if inhaled (unverified) [Acute toxicity (inhalation) - Category 3]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H300 - Fatal if swallowed (unverified) [Acute toxicity (oral) - Category 1 or 2]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Acute inhalation toxicity category 2GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (Aotearoa New Zealand EPA)
- Acute oral toxicity category 2GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (Aotearoa New Zealand EPA)
Direct Hazard » Irritates the Eyes
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H319 - Causes serious eye irritation [Serious eye damage / eye irritation - Category 2]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H318 - Causes serious eye damage (unverified) [Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Direct Hazard » Irritates the Skin
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H315 - Causes skin irritation (unverified) [Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Arsenic Compounds » Toxic to Humans & Animals
These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:
- Acute toxicity from inhalation exposures - TSCA Criteria metUS EPA - PPT Chemical Action PlansUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
- Chronic toxicity from inhalation exposures - TSCA Criteria metUS EPA - PPT Chemical Action PlansUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
Chronic (Long Term) Effects








Data sources
Direct Hazard » Birth Defects
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- Developmental NeurotoxicantG&L - Neurotoxic ChemicalsLancet: authors Philippe Grandjean & Phil Landrigan
- H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child (unverified) [Reproductive toxicity - Category 2]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Direct Hazard » Cancer
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- (1986) Group A - Human CarcinogenUS EPA - IRIS CarcinogensUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
- Group 1 - Agent is Carcinogenic to humansIARCInternational Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization (IARC)
- CarcinogenCA EPA - Prop 65California Environmental Protection Agency (CA EPA)
- Occupational CarcinogenUS CDC - Occupational CarcinogensUS Centers for Disease Control (US CDC)
- Known to be a human CarcinogenUS NIH - Report on CarcinogensUS Department of Health & Human Services - National Institutes of Health (US NIH)
- Carcinogen Group 1 - Substances that cause cancer in manMAKMAK Commission of Germany (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft)
- H350 - May cause cancer [Carcinogenicity - Category 1]GHS - KoreaRepublic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
- Carcinogenicity category 1GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (Aotearoa New Zealand EPA)
- H350 - May cause cancer [Carcinogenicity - Category 1A]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H350 - May cause cancer [Carcinogenicity - Category 1A or 1B]GHS - AustraliaSafe Work Australia
- H350 - May cause cancer (unverified) [Carcinogenicity - Category 1A or 1B]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Direct Hazard » PBT (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicant)
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- Priority Persistent Pollutant - Tier 1OR DEQ - Priority Persistent PollutantsOregon Department of Environmental Quality (ORDEQ)
Direct Hazard » Endocrine Disruption
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- Potential Endocrine DisruptorTEDX - Potential Endocrine DisruptorsThe Endocrine Disruption Exchange (TEDX)
Direct Hazard » Gene Damage
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- Germ cell mutagenicity category 2GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (Aotearoa New Zealand EPA)
- Germ Cell Mutagen 3aMAKMAK Commission of Germany (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft)
- H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects [Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2]GHS - AustraliaSafe Work Australia
- H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects (unverified) [Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Direct Hazard » Reproductive Harm
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Toxic to reproduction - Category 2]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H360 - Suspected of / May damage fertility and/or the unborn child (unverified) [Reproductive toxicity - Category 1A or 1B]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Direct Hazard » Other Health Effects
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Specific target organs/systemic toxicity following repeated exposure - Category 1]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H370 - Causes damage to organs [Specific target organs/systemic toxicity following single exposure - Category 1]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 2]GHS - AustraliaSafe Work Australia
- H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (unverified) [Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 2]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H371 - May cause damage to organs (unverified) [Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 2]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (unverified) [Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 1]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure category 1GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (Aotearoa New Zealand EPA)
Arsenic Compounds » Other Health Effects
These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:
- Chronic cardiovascular, renal and musculoskeletal effects - TSCA Criteria metUS EPA - PPT Chemical Action PlansUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
Arsenic Compounds » Cancer
These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:
- Known human carcinogen - TSCA Criteria metUS EPA - PPT Chemical Action PlansUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
Arsenic Compounds » Brain/Nervous System Harm
These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:
- Neurotoxicity - TSCA Criteria metUS EPA - PPT Chemical Action PlansUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
Inherent Hazards



Data sources
Direct Hazard » Restricted List
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- Cancer causing substances subject to workplace management or avoidanceUS OSHA - CarcinogensUS Department of Labor
- Red List substance to avoid in Living Building Challenge V2.1 projectsLiving Building Challenge 2.1 - Red List of Materials & Chemicals (retired in 2014)International Living Future Institute (ILFI)
- Precautionary list of substances recommended for avoidanceP&W - Precautionary ListPerkins+Will (P+W)
- Chemicals of high concernSCHF - Hazardous 100Toxic-Free Future (formerly Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families (SCHF))
- Candidate Chemical ListCA SCP - Candidate ChemicalsCalifornia Department of Toxic Substance Control (CA DTSC)
- Red List substances to avoid in Living Building Challenge V3 projectsLiving Building Challenge 3.0 - Red List of Materials & Chemicals (retiring December 31, 2024)International Living Future Institute (ILFI)
- V3 2014 Substance of Concern ListBIFMA - e3/level Annex B list of chemicalsBusiness and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA)
- Certain MetalsGSPI - Six Classes Precautionary ListGreen Science Policy Institute (GSPI)
- Substances restricted under REACHEU - REACH Annex XVII non-CMRsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Ingredients that are Prohibited for Use in Cosmetic ProductsHealth Canada - Cosmetic Ingredient HotlistHealth Canada
- Chemicals of High ConcernMDH - Chemicals of High Concern and Priority ChemicalsMinnesota Department of Public Health
- Annex II - Prohibited SubstancesEU - Cosmetics RegulationEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Designated ChemicalCA DTSC - Biomonitoring California Chemical ListCalifornia Department of Toxic Substance Control (CA DTSC)
- CoHC List (non SVHC)CPA - Chemical FootprintClean Production Action (CPA)
- ZDHC - MRSL v1.1 for Textiles and Synthetic Leather ProcessingZDHC - MRSL v1.1Zero Discharge of Hazardous Waste Chemicals Programme
- ZDHC - MRSL v1.1 for Natural Leather ProcessingZDHC - MRSL v1.1Zero Discharge of Hazardous Waste Chemicals Programme
- Red List substances to avoid in Living Building Challenge V3.1 projectsLiving Building Challenge 3.1 - Red List of Materials & Chemicals (retiring December 31, 2024)International Living Future Institute (ILFI)
- Red List substances to avoid in Living Building Challenge V4.0 projectsLiving Building Challenge 4.0 - Red List of Materials & Chemicals - Effective February 1, 2025International Living Future Institute (ILFI)
- 2019 Substance of Concern ListBIFMA - e3/level Annex B list of chemicalsBusiness and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA)
- Tier 1 “Do Not Use Chemicals” for EveryoneCampaign for Safe Cosmetics’ Red List of Chemicals of ConcernCampaign for Safe Cosmetics
- Chemicals of High Concern to ChildrenVermont Chemicals of High Concern to ChildrenVermont Environmental Health Division
- Reportable ChemicalsMA Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) listed substancesMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
- Food Contact Chemicals Database Version 5.0Food Contact Chemicals Database (FCCdb)Food Packaging Forum
- Food Contact Chemicals of Concern List (FCCoCL) - TIER 1Food Contact Chemicals of Concern (FCCoCL)Food Packaging Forum
- Substances of Very High Concern (RIVM ZZS)Substances of Very High Concern (RIVM ZZS)The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
- MetalsAmerican Apparel and Footwear Association Restricted Substance List (AAFA RSL)American Apparel and Footwear Association
- ZDHC - MRSL v2.0ZDHC - MRSL v2.0Zero Discharge of Hazardous Waste Chemicals Programme
- EDF Key chemicals of concern in food packaging and food handling equipmentEDF Key chemicals of concern in food packaging and food handling equipmentEnvironmental Defense Fund
- FSAP Food Packaging Product Stewardship ConsiderationsFSAP Food Packaging Product Stewardship ConsiderationsFood Safety Alliance for Packaging (FSAP)
- FPF Priority Substance List from FCCdbFPF Priority Substance List from FCCdbFood Packaging Forum
- Food Packaging Forum Priority Substances ListGreenScreen Certified Standard for Food Service Ware RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
- TSCA Commercially ActiveTSCA Chemical Substance Inventory (Active-Inactive)US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
- ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) Version 2.0GreenScreen Certified Standard for Furniture & Fabrics Silver-Gold RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
- ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) Version 2.0GreenScreen Certified Standard for Firefighting Foam RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
- ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) Version 2.0GreenScreen Certified Standard for Textile Chemicals RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
- GADSL Declarable Substances - Being assessed by a regulatory agency for possible but not necessarily probable restriction (D/FA)Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL)Global Automotive Stakeholder Group (GASG)
- ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) Version 2.0GreenScreen Certified Standard for Medical Supplies & Devices Silver-Gold RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
- GreenScreen LT-1 (based on 2018 Chemical Footprint Project)GreenScreen Certified Standard for Medical Supplies & Devices Silver-Gold RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
- Tier 1 “Do Not Use” Chemicals of Greater Concern for Black WomenCampaign for Safe Cosmetics’ Red List of Chemicals of ConcernCampaign for Safe Cosmetics
- Potential ACUTE health effects (sudden or short-term)OR OHA - High Priority Chemicals of Concern for Children's Health (HPCCCH)Oregon Health Authority
- Potential CHRONIC health effects (over time or long-term)OR OHA - High Priority Chemicals of Concern for Children's Health (HPCCCH)Oregon Health Authority
- Restricted Substances in ProductsApple Regulated Substances SpecificationApple Inc.
- Reportable Substances and Future Restrictions in ProductsApple Regulated Substances SpecificationApple Inc.
- DSL-allEC - CEPA DSLEnvironment Canada & Health Canada (EC)
- ATSDR 2022 Substance Priority ListATSDR’s Substance Priority ListUS Centers for Disease Control (US CDC)
- NICNASAustralia - National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessments (NICNAS)Australian Government
- Children's Toy ProductsC2C Certified v4.1 Product Standard Restricted Substances - Effective July 1, 2024Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
Direct Hazard » Flammable
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H228 - Flammable solid (unverified) [Flammable solids - Category 1 or 2]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Direct Hazard » Reactive
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H251 - Self-heating: may catch fire (unverified) [Self-heating; substances and mixtures - Category 1]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Arsenic Compounds » Restricted List
These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:
- HAPs subject to the Clean Air ActUS EPA - Hazardous Air PollutantsUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
- Biological NutrientsC2C Certified v3 Banned List (out of date)Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
- Technical NutrientsC2C Certified v3 Banned List (out of date)Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
- Priority ChemicalsME DEP - Chemicals of High Concern and Priority ChemicalsMaine Department of Environmental Protection
- Chemicals of High Concern to ChildrenWA DoE - Chemicals of High Concern to ChildrenWashington State Department of Ecology (WA DOE)
- Prospective Red List substances to avoid in Living Building Challenge projectsLiving Building Challenge 3.0 - Red List of Materials & Chemicals (retiring December 31, 2024)International Living Future Institute (ILFI)
- Core RestrictionsC2C Certified v4.0 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
- Biological and Environmentally Released MaterialsC2C Certified v4.0 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
- Children's ProductsC2C Certified v4.0 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
- Footwear, Apparel & Jewelry ProductsC2C Certified v4.0 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
- Prohibited ChemicalsCredo Beauty's Restricted Substance ListCredo
- Cosmetics & Personal Care ProductsC2C Certified v4.0 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
- Substances Restricted in ToysThe Toy Safety DirectiveEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- All ProductsC2C Certified v4.1 Product Standard Restricted Substances - Effective July 1, 2024Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
[39277-51-5] Arsenic (primary Casrn Is 7440-38-2) » Restricted List
These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:
- Priority for Inclusion in the Living Building Challenge Red ListLiving Building Challenge 4.0 - Red List of Materials & Chemicals - Effective February 1, 2025International Living Future Institute (ILFI)
Toxic Heavy Metals » Restricted List
These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:
- Priority ChemicalsMind the Store Priority Chemical Classes & GroupsToxic-Free Future (formerly Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families (SCHF))
- Toxic Heavy MetalsBora's Chemicals of Concern ListBora Architecture & Interiors
How does this chemical impact the environment?




Data sources
Direct Hazard » Persistent
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- PersistentEC - CEPA DSLEnvironment Canada & Health Canada (EC)
Direct Hazard » Immediate Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) - Category 1]EU - GHS (H-Statements) Annex 6 Table 3-1European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) - Category 1]GHS - KoreaRepublic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
- H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) - Category 1]GHS - MalaysiaMalaysia Department of Occupational Safety and Health
- H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life (unverified) [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) - Category 1]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute category 1GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (Aotearoa New Zealand EPA)
Direct Hazard » Long-Term Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) - Category 1]EU - GHS (H-Statements) Annex 6 Table 3-1European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) - Category 1]GHS - KoreaRepublic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
- H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) - Category 1]GHS - MalaysiaMalaysia Department of Occupational Safety and Health
- H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (unverified) [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) - Category 1]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic category 1GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (Aotearoa New Zealand EPA)
Arsenic Compounds » Bioaccumulative
These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:
- High bioaccumulation potential - TSCA Criteria metUS EPA - PPT Chemical Action PlansUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
- Low bioaccumulation potential - TSCA Criteria metUS EPA - PPT Chemical Action PlansUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
Arsenic Compounds » Persistent
These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:
- High environmental persistence - TSCA Criteria metUS EPA - PPT Chemical Action PlansUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
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