Arsine

CAS Number

7784-42-1

Synonym

Agent SA; Arsane; Arsenic hydride; Arsenic trihydride; Arsenous hydride; Hydrogen arsenide

Occurrence/Use

Synthesis of semiconducting materials, metals refining; proposed chemical warfare weapon during World War II

Arsine

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria:	Reference Exposure Levels

Air

Acute RELs

Acute REL (μg/m3):	0.2
Species:	Mouse
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint:	Reproductive/ development (decreased fetal weight); altered brain structure and funtion
Acute REL Target Organs:	Reproductive/ development, cardiovascular system, nervous system
Severity:	Severe
Last Acute REL Revision:	2008
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D1. Updated July 2014.

8-Hour RELs

8-Hour Inhalation REL (μg/m3):	0.015
Last 8-Hour REL Revision:	2008
8-Hour Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2013. Technical Support Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D1. Updated July 2014.

Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3):	0.015 (inhalation); 0.0035 μg/kg BW-day (oral)
Chronic Target Organs:	Reproductive/ development; cardiovascular system; nervous system; lung; skin
Human Data:	Yes
Last Chronic REL Revision:	2008
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D1. Updated July 2014.