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Arsenic

CAS: 7440-38-2

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Efectos agudos (a corto plazo)Fuentes de documentación

Tóxico Para Seres Humanos Y Animales, priority yellow
Tóxico para seres humanos y animales – Puede ser mortal por contacto, ingestión o inhalación, para seres humanos y otros mamíferos.
Irrita Los Ojos, priority yellow
Irrita los ojos – Puede causar irritación o daños graves en los ojos.
Irrita La Piel, priority gray
Irrita la piel – Puede causar irritación o daños graves en la piel.

Efectos crónicos (a largo plazo)Fuentes de documentación

Defectos Congénitos, priority orange
Defectos congénitos – Puede causar daños al feto en desarrollo, incluyendo defectos congénitos, bajo peso al nacer, y problemas biológicos o de conducta, que se manifiestan durante el crecimiento infantil.
Cáncer, priority red
Cáncer – Puede causar o aumentar el riesgo de cáncer.
Tpb (tóxico, Persistente Y Bioacumulativo), priority red
TPB (Tóxico, Persistente y Bioacumulativo) – No se degrada fácilmente por medio de procesos naturales; se acumula en los organismos, de manera que se concentra a medida que se avanza en la cadena alimentaria, y es nocivo en pequeñas cantidades.
Alteración Endocrina, priority orange
Alteración endocrina – Puede interferir con la comunicación hormonal entre las células, que controla el metabolismo, el desarrollo, el crecimiento, la reproducción y la conducta (el sistema endocrino).
Alteración Genética, priority orange
Alteración genética – Puede causar o aumentar la tasa de mutaciones, que son cambios en el material genético celular.
Daños Reproductivos, priority orange
Daños reproductivos – Puede alterar el sistema reproductor masculino o femenino al causar cambios en el desarrollo, la conducta o las funciones sexuales; disminución de la fertilidad, o abortos.
Otros Efectos Para La Salud, priority orange
Otros efectos para la salud – Puede causar daños graves por contacto o ingestión.
Daños Cerebrales/sistema Nervioso, priority orange
Daños cerebrales/sistema nervioso – Puede causar daños en el sistema nervioso, incluyendo el cerebro.

Fuentes de documentación

Peligro Directo » Defectos congénitos

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren directamente a esta sustancia química:

  • Developmental Neurotoxicant
    G&L - Neurotoxic Chemicals
    Lancet: authors Philippe Grandjean & Phil Landrigan
  • H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child (unverified) [Reproductive toxicity - Category 2]
    EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissions
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)

Peligro Directo » Cáncer

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren directamente a esta sustancia química:

  • (1986) Group A - Human Carcinogen
    US EPA - IRIS Carcinogens
    US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
  • Group 1 - Agent is Carcinogenic to humans
    IARC
    International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization (IARC)
  • Carcinogen
    CA EPA - Prop 65
    California Environmental Protection Agency (CA EPA)
  • Occupational Carcinogen
    US CDC - Occupational Carcinogens
    US Centers for Disease Control (US CDC)
  • Known to be a human Carcinogen
    US NIH - Report on Carcinogens
    US Department of Health & Human Services - National Institutes of Health (US NIH)
  • Carcinogen Group 1 - Substances that cause cancer in man
    MAK
    MAK Commission of Germany (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft)
  • H350 - May cause cancer [Carcinogenicity - Category 1]
    GHS - Korea
    Republic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
  • Carcinogenicity category 1
    GHS - New Zealand
    Te Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)
  • H350 - May cause cancer [Carcinogenicity - Category 1A]
    GHS - Japan
    Government of Japan
  • H350 - May cause cancer [Carcinogenicity - Category 1A or 1B]
    GHS - Australia
    Safe Work Australia
  • H350 - May cause cancer (unverified) [Carcinogenicity - Category 1A or 1B]
    EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissions
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)

Peligro Directo » TPB (Tóxico, Persistente y Bioacumulativo)

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren directamente a esta sustancia química:

  • Priority Persistent Pollutant - Tier 1
    OR DEQ - Priority Persistent Pollutants
    Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ORDEQ)

Peligro Directo » Alteración endocrina

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren directamente a esta sustancia química:

  • Potential Endocrine Disruptor
    TEDX - Potential Endocrine Disruptors
    The Endocrine Disruption Exchange (TEDX)

Peligro Directo » Alteración genética

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren directamente a esta sustancia química:

  • Germ cell mutagenicity category 2
    GHS - New Zealand
    Te Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)
  • Germ Cell Mutagen 3a
    MAK
    MAK Commission of Germany (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft)
  • H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects [Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2]
    GHS - Australia
    Safe Work Australia
  • H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects (unverified) [Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2]
    EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissions
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)

Peligro Directo » Daños reproductivos

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren directamente a esta sustancia química:

  • H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Toxic to reproduction - Category 2]
    GHS - Japan
    Government of Japan
  • H360 - Suspected of / May damage fertility and/or the unborn child (unverified) [Reproductive toxicity - Category 1A or 1B]
    EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissions
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)

Peligro Directo » Otros efectos para la salud

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren directamente a esta sustancia química:

  • H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Specific target organs/systemic toxicity following repeated exposure - Category 1]
    GHS - Japan
    Government of Japan
  • H370 - Causes damage to organs [Specific target organs/systemic toxicity following single exposure - Category 1]
    GHS - Japan
    Government of Japan
  • H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 2]
    GHS - Australia
    Safe 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 submissions
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • H371 - May cause damage to organs (unverified) [Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 2]
    EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissions
    European 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 submissions
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure category 1
    GHS - New Zealand
    Te Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)

Arsenic Compounds » Otros efectos para la salud

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren a un grupo de compuestos que contienen esta sustancia química:

  • Chronic cardiovascular, renal and musculoskeletal effects - TSCA Criteria met
    US EPA - PPT Chemical Action Plans
    US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)

Arsenic Compounds » Cáncer

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren a un grupo de compuestos que contienen esta sustancia química:

  • Known human carcinogen - TSCA Criteria met
    US EPA - PPT Chemical Action Plans
    US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)

Arsenic Compounds » Daños cerebrales/sistema nervioso

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren a un grupo de compuestos que contienen esta sustancia química:

  • Neurotoxicity - TSCA Criteria met
    US EPA - PPT Chemical Action Plans
    US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
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Peligros inherentesFuentes de documentación

Lista Restrictiva, priority gray
Lista restrictiva – Esta sustancia química está incluida en una lista de un organismo oficial, que recomienda que se evite su uso.
Inflamable, priority gray
Inflamable – Se incendia con facilidad y puede quemarse con rapidez.
Reactivo, priority gray
Reactivo – Puede incendiarse o explotar espontáneamente por sí sola o en contacto con el agua.

Fuentes de documentación

Peligro Directo » Lista restrictiva

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren directamente a esta sustancia química:

  • Cancer causing substances subject to workplace management or avoidance
    US OSHA - Carcinogens
    US Department of Labor
  • Red List substance to avoid in Living Building Challenge V2.1 projects
    Living Building Challenge 2.1 - Red List of Materials & Chemicals (retired in 2014)
    International Living Future Institute (ILFI)
  • Precautionary list of substances recommended for avoidance
    P&W - Precautionary List
    Perkins+Will (P+W)
  • Chemicals of high concern
    SCHF - Hazardous 100
    Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families (SCHF)
  • Candidate Chemical List
    CA SCP - Candidate Chemicals
    California Department of Toxic Substance Control (CA DTSC)
  • Red List substances to avoid in Living Building Challenge V3 projects
    Living Building Challenge 3.0 - Red List of Materials & Chemicals (retiring December 31, 2024)
    International Living Future Institute (ILFI)
  • V3 2014 Substance of Concern List
    BIFMA - e3/level Annex B list of chemicals
    Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA)
  • Certain Metals
    GSPI - Six Classes Precautionary List
    Green Science Policy Institute (GSPI)
  • Substances restricted under REACH
    EU - REACH Annex XVII non-CMRs
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • Ingredients that are Prohibited for Use in Cosmetic Products
    Health Canada - Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
    Health Canada
  • Chemicals of High Concern
    MDH - Chemicals of High Concern and Priority Chemicals
    Minnesota Department of Public Health
  • Annex II - Prohibited Substances
    EU - Cosmetics Regulation
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • Designated Chemical
    CA DTSC - Biomonitoring California Chemical List
    California Department of Toxic Substance Control (CA DTSC)
  • CoHC List (non SVHC)
    CPA - Chemical Footprint
    Clean Production Action (CPA)
  • ZDHC - MRSL v1.1 for Textiles and Synthetic Leather Processing
    ZDHC - MRSL v1.1
    Zero Discharge of Hazardous Waste Chemicals Programme
  • ZDHC - MRSL v1.1 for Natural Leather Processing
    ZDHC - MRSL v1.1
    Zero Discharge of Hazardous Waste Chemicals Programme
  • Red List substances to avoid in Living Building Challenge V3.1 projects
    Living 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 projects
    Living Building Challenge 4.0 - Red List of Materials & Chemicals - Effective April 1, 2024
    International Living Future Institute (ILFI)
  • 2019 Substance of Concern List
    BIFMA - e3/level Annex B list of chemicals
    Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA)
  • Tier 1 “Do Not Use Chemicals” for Everyone
    Campaign for Safe Cosmetics’ Red List of Chemicals of Concern
    Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
  • Chemicals of High Concern to Children
    Vermont Chemicals of High Concern to Children
    Vermont Environmental Health Division
  • Reportable Chemicals
    MA Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) listed substances
    Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
  • Food Contact Chemicals Database Version 5.0
    Food Contact Chemicals Database (FCCdb)
    Food Packaging Forum
  • Food Contact Chemicals of Concern List (FCCoCL) - TIER 1
    Food 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)
  • Metals
    American Apparel and Footwear Association Restricted Substance List (AAFA RSL)
    American Apparel and Footwear Association
  • ZDHC - MRSL v2.0
    ZDHC - MRSL v2.0
    Zero Discharge of Hazardous Waste Chemicals Programme
  • EDF Key chemicals of concern in food packaging and food handling equipment
    EDF Key chemicals of concern in food packaging and food handling equipment
    Environmental Defense Fund
  • FSAP Food Packaging Product Stewardship Considerations
    FSAP Food Packaging Product Stewardship Considerations
    Food Safety Alliance for Packaging (FSAP)
  • FPF Priority Substance List from FCCdb
    FPF Priority Substance List from FCCdb
    Food Packaging Forum
  • Food Packaging Forum Priority Substances List
    GreenScreen Certified Standard for Food Service Ware RSL
    Clean Production Action (CPA)
  • TSCA Commercially Active
    TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory (Active-Inactive)
    US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
  • ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) Version 2.0
    GreenScreen Certified Standard for Furniture & Fabrics Silver-Gold RSL
    Clean Production Action (CPA)
  • ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) Version 2.0
    GreenScreen Certified Standard for Firefighting Foam RSL
    Clean Production Action (CPA)
  • ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) Version 2.0
    GreenScreen Certified Standard for Textile Chemicals RSL
    Clean 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 2.0
    GreenScreen Certified Standard for Medical Supplies & Devices Silver-Gold RSL
    Clean Production Action (CPA)
  • GreenScreen LT-1 (based on 2018 Chemical Footprint Project)
    GreenScreen Certified Standard for Medical Supplies & Devices Silver-Gold RSL
    Clean Production Action (CPA)
  • Tier 1 “Do Not Use” Chemicals of Greater Concern for Black Women
    Campaign for Safe Cosmetics’ Red List of Chemicals of Concern
    Campaign 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 Products
    Apple Regulated Substances Specification
    Apple Inc.
  • Reportable Substances and Future Restrictions in Products
    Apple Regulated Substances Specification
    Apple Inc.
  • DSL-all
    EC - CEPA DSL
    Environment Canada & Health Canada (EC)

Peligro Directo » Inflamable

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren directamente a esta sustancia química:

  • H228 - Flammable solid (unverified) [Flammable solids - Category 1 or 2]
    EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissions
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)

Peligro Directo » Reactivo

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren directamente a esta sustancia química:

  • H251 - Self-heating: may catch fire (unverified) [Self-heating; substances and mixtures - Category 1]
    EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissions
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)

Arsenic Compounds » Lista restrictiva

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren a un grupo de compuestos que contienen esta sustancia química:

  • HAPs subject to the Clean Air Act
    US EPA - Hazardous Air Pollutants
    US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
  • Biological Nutrients
    C2C Certified v3 Banned List (out of date)
    Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
  • Technical Nutrients
    C2C Certified v3 Banned List (out of date)
    Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
  • Priority Chemicals
    ME DEP - Chemicals of High Concern and Priority Chemicals
    Maine Department of Environmental Protection
  • Chemicals of High Concern to Children
    WA DoE - Chemicals of High Concern to Children
    Washington State Department of Ecology (WA DOE)
  • Prospective Red List substances to avoid in Living Building Challenge projects
    Living Building Challenge 3.0 - Red List of Materials & Chemicals (retiring December 31, 2024)
    International Living Future Institute (ILFI)
  • Core Restrictions
    C2C Certified v4 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022
    Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
  • Biological and Environmentally Released Materials
    C2C Certified v4 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022
    Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
  • Children's Products
    C2C Certified v4 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022
    Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
  • Footwear, Apparel & Jewelry Products
    C2C Certified v4 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022
    Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
  • Prohibited Chemicals
    Credo Beauty's Restricted Substance List
    Credo
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
    C2C Certified v4 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022
    Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
  • Substances Restricted in Toys
    The Toy Safety Directive
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)

[39277-51-5] Arsenic (primary Casrn Is 7440-38-2) » Lista restrictiva

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren a un grupo de compuestos que contienen esta sustancia química:

  • Watch List Substances Considered for Inclusion in the Living Building Challenge Red List
    Living Building Challenge 4.0 - Red List of Materials & Chemicals - Effective April 1, 2024
    International Living Future Institute (ILFI)
  • Priority for Inclusion in the Living Building Challenge Red List
    Living Building Challenge 4.0 - Red List of Materials & Chemicals - Effective April 1, 2024
    International Living Future Institute (ILFI)
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¿Cómo afecta esta sustancia química al medio ambiente?Fuentes de documentación

Persistente, priority red
Persistente – No se degrada con facilidad por procesos naturales.
Daño Inmediato A Los Ecosistemas Acuáticos, priority orange
Daño inmediato a los ecosistemas acuáticos – Una única exposición puede causar daños biológicos graves o la muerte a peces u otros organismos acuáticos.
Nocivo A Largo Plazo Para Ecosistemas Acuáticos, priority orange
Nocivo a largo plazo para ecosistemas acuáticos – La exposición a largo plazo puede causar daños irreversibles a peces u otros organismos acuáticos.
Bioacumulativo, priority gray
Bioacumulativo – Se acumula en los organismos y se concentra a medida que se avanza en la cadena alimentaria.

Fuentes de documentación

Peligro Directo » Persistente

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren directamente a esta sustancia química:

  • Persistent
    EC - CEPA DSL
    Environment Canada & Health Canada (EC)

Peligro Directo » Daño inmediato a los ecosistemas acuáticos

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren directamente a esta sustancia química:

  • H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) - Category 1]
    EU - GHS (H-Statements) Annex 6 Table 3-1
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) - Category 1]
    GHS - Korea
    Republic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
  • H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) - Category 1]
    GHS - Malaysia
    Malaysia 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 submissions
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute category 1
    GHS - New Zealand
    Te Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)

Peligro Directo » Nocivo a largo plazo para ecosistemas acuáticos

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren directamente a esta sustancia química:

  • 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 3-1
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) - Category 1]
    GHS - Korea
    Republic 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 - Malaysia
    Malaysia 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 submissions
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic category 1
    GHS - New Zealand
    Te Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)

Arsenic Compounds » Bioacumulativo

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren a un grupo de compuestos que contienen esta sustancia química:

  • High bioaccumulation potential - TSCA Criteria met
    US EPA - PPT Chemical Action Plans
    US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
  • Low bioaccumulation potential - TSCA Criteria met
    US EPA - PPT Chemical Action Plans
    US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)

Arsenic Compounds » Persistente

Estas fuentes de documentación se refieren a un grupo de compuestos que contienen esta sustancia química:

  • High environmental persistence - TSCA Criteria met
    US EPA - PPT Chemical Action Plans
    US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
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