All arsenic compounds are toxic in large doses, though what constitutes “large” is open to debate. Arsenic is an essential trace element in birds and mammals, although its exact metabolic function isn't known. read more
All arsenic compounds are toxic in large doses, though what constitutes “large” is open to debate. Arsenic is an essential trace element in birds and mammals, although its exact metabolic function isn’t known. Arsenic compounds have been used in medicine for centuries, though they have largely been displaced by modern antibiotics. read more
arsenic by humans has been linked to a form of skin cancer and also to bladder, liver, and lung cancer. EPA has classified inorganic arsenic as a human carcinogen. Arsine is a gas consisting of arsenic and hydrogen. It is extremely toxic to humans, with headaches, vomiting, and abdominal pains occurring within a few hours of exposure. read more