International Chemical Safety Cards

ANTIMONY ICSC: 0775

ANTIMONY
Antimony black
Antimony regulus
Stibium
Sb
Atomic mass: 121.8
CAS # 7440-36-0
RTECS # CC4025000
ICSC # 0775
UN # 2871
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with strong oxidants.
Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!

  • INHALATION
    		• Cough. Vomiting. (see Ingestion).
    		Local exhaust or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN
    		• Dry skin.
    		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
  • EYES

    		• Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION
    		• Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Diarrhoea. Vomiting. Death.
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Rest. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
    		Separated from strong oxidants, acids, food and feedstuffs.
    		Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
    UN Hazard Class: 6.1
    UN Packing Group: III
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0775 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993 No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     SILVER-WHITE, LUSTROUS, HARD, BRITTLE METAL OR DARK GRAY POWDER.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:
     Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     On combustion, forms toxic fumes (antimony oxides). Reacts violently with oxidants (e.g. halogens, alkali permanganates, nitrates), and powdered metals causing fire and explosion hazard. On contact with acids may emit toxic gas (stibine). See ICSC 0776.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV (as Sb): 0.5 mg/m3 (as TWA) (ACGIH 1997).
    MAK as Sb: 0.5 mg/m3; (1996).
    OSHA PEL: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 *Note: The PEL also applies to other antimony compounds (as Sb).
    NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 *Note: The REL also applies to other antimony compounds (as Sb).
    NIOSH IDLH: 50 mg/m3 (as Sb)


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     Exposure by ingestion could cause gastrointestinal irritation. Exposure far above the OEL may result in death.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis, especially when exposed to fumes. The substance may have effects on the eye, respiratory tract and lungs , resulting in pneumoconiosis. 39: SbCl3, SbCl5, Sb2O3 had DNA-damaging activity, SbCl3 and Sb2O3 induced SCEs.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 1635°C
    Melting point: 630°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 6.7
    		 Solubility in water: none
    Vapour pressure, Pa at 886°C: 133
    ENVIRONMENTAL
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    N O T E S
    Other boiling points: 1325°C, 1440°C, 1750°C. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated.
    Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G11c
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0775 ANTIMONY
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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