Arsenic Trisulfide Powder from Japan
Arsenic trisulfide (As2S3) is a chemically defined sulfide of arsenic, appearing as a yellow-orange powder used in the production of semiconductors and infrared optical materials. It falls under HTS 2813.90.10.00 as a sulfide of nonmetals specifically of arsenic, distinct from commercial phosphorus trisulfide. This compound is valued for its semiconducting properties in chalcogenide glasses.
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Import Tips
• Obtain EPA approvals and TSCA registration prior to import due to arsenic toxicity; provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Ensure packaging complies with UN hazardous materials regulations for toxic solids; label as 'Arsenic compound, solid, toxic, n.o.s.',Verify purity documentation to confirm classification as chemically defined arsenic sulfide, avoiding reclassification to waste streams