Synonyms: Antimony oxide; antimony peroxide
CAS No.: 1309-64-4
Molecular Weight: 291.50
Chemical Formula: Sb2O3
Product Codes: 0886, 0887, 5305
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous --------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- Antimony Trioxide 1309-64-4 99 - 100% Yes
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS. AFFECTS THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 3 - Severe (Life)
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Blue (Health)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms can include sore throat, cough.
Ingestion:
Ingestion causes irritation to the mouth, nose and stomach. Other symptoms include salivation, cough, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dizziness, irritability, and muscular pains. May cause heart to beat irregularly or stop.
Skin Contact:
Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.
Eye Contact:
Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged or repeated exposure may damage the liver and the heart muscle. Prolonged skin contact may cause irritation, dermatitis, itching, and pimple eruptions. There is an association between antimony trioxide production and an increased incidence of lung cancer.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, impaired respiratory function, or heart disorders (or disease) may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Note to Physician:
A urine test can be used to confirm exposure to antimony trioxide: 1 mg / ml is indicative of potentially harmful exposure. Chelators such as BAL and unithiol have been used in some countries.
Fire:
Non-combustible, but powdered antimony trioxide may ignite and burn when heated in air.
Explosion:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard. Trivalent antimony compounds tend to form explosive mixtures with perchloric acid.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Sweep up and containerize for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal. US Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National Response Center is (800) 424-8802.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits:
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
0.5 mg (Sb) m3 (TWA)
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
0.5 mg (Sb)/m3 (TWA) for handling and use,
A2 suspected human carcinogen for production.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, a full facepiece respirator with dust/mist filter may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance:
White polymorphic crystals.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
Insoluble in water @ 25C (77F);Slightly soluble in water @ 100C (212F)
Density:
5.2
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
1425C (2597F)
Melting Point:
655C (1211F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
1 @ 574C (1065F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Toxic metal fumes may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Bromine trifluoride,strong acids, strong bases, reducing agents, perchloric acid, and chlorinated rubber. Reduction with hydrogen or if used near acids it may form a deadly gas (stibine).
Conditions to Avoid:
Dusting and incompatibles.
Oral rat LD50: > 20 g/kg; investigated as a mutagen, tumorigen, reproductive effector.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Antimony Trioxide (1309-64-4) No No 2B
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material is not expected to leach into groundwater. When released into the soil, this material is not expected to evaporate significantly. When released into water, this material is not expected to evaporate significantly.
Environmental Toxicity:
The LC50/96-hour values for fish are over 100 mg/l.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ANTIMONY COMPOUND, INORGANIC, SOLID, N.O.S. (ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE)
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN/NA: UN1549
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 250LB
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ANTIMONY COMPOUND, INORGANIC, SOLID, N.O.S. (ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE)
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN/NA: UN1549
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 250LB
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ANTIMONY COMPOUND, INORGANIC, SOLID, N.O.S. (ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE)
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN/NA: UN1549
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 250LB
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Antimony Trioxide (1309-64-4) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Antimony Trioxide (1309-64-4) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Antimony Trioxide (1309-64-4) No No No Antimony com
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Antimony Trioxide (1309-64-4) 1000 No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
WARNING:
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL(S) KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER.
Australian Hazchem Code: 2X
Poison Schedule: S6
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS. AFFECTS THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.
Label Precautions:
Avoid breathing dust.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases call a physician.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
No Changes.
Disclaimer:
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