Oxide - Arsenous

This draft report summarizes the key characteristics, industrial uses, health hazards, and regulatory status of (also known as arsenic trioxide or As2O3cap A s sub 2 cap O sub 3 1. Overview and Identification

Historically used as a rodenticide, insecticide, and in sheep dips, though these uses are now largely banned globally due to environmental risks. arsenous oxide

Highly soluble in aqueous solutions but practically insoluble in most organic solvents 2. Primary Applications and in sheep dips

Used as a de-colorizing and fining agent. arsenous oxide

Arsenic trioxide, white arsenic, arsenic (III) oxide

Arsenous oxide is classified as a highly toxic substance with significant human health impacts: Arsenous oxide - AERU - University of Hertfordshire