Sodium arsenite

Esquema

Getty AAT: Materials (matter)

Jerarquía

<materiales por composición> > material inorgánico > sodium > compuestos de sodio

Descripción

Grayish white poisonous powder once commonly used as an herbicide and insecticide but retired due to its high toxicity. It is currently used for preservation of color in zoological and botanical specimens; in taxidermy, as ingredient in soap used for cleaning and sterilizing hides.

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300380407

Otros términos

  • arsenite, sodium [en]