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A. GENERAL INFORMATION
Trade
Name (Common Name or Synonym): Antimony Metal Grade 2
Chemical Name: Antimony/Stibium
FORMULA: Sb
MSDS
Issue Date: January 2010
B. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/COMPONENTS
Typical
ACGIH
OSHA
IDENTITY CAS NO.
%
TWA
STEL
PEL
Antimony 1309-64-4
<98 0.5mg/m3 as Sb
NONE
0.5mg/m3 as Sb
Arsenic
7440-38-2 <2
0.01mg/m3 as As 0.01mg/m3
as As
Lead
7439-92-1 <2
0.05mg/m3 as Pb
0.05mg/m3 as Pb
C. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting if conscious. Seek medical attention.
Skin contact:
Wash with mild soap and water.
Eye Contact
Irrigate with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists,
consult a physician.
D. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Primary Route of Entry
Ingestion
Inhalation X - if dusty
Skin
Affects of Acute
Overexposure (Antimony Oxide)
Inhalation can cause:
Strong irritation of nose, throat, respiratory tract.
Ingestion can cause:
Violent G.I. tract irritation
Eye contact can cause:
Severe eye irritation
Skin contact can cause:
Significant skin irritation
Affects of Chronic Overexposure
(Antimony Oxide)
Long term exposure to high levels
of this product can cause central nervous system disorders,
skin lesions, pulmonary congestion
Carcinogenicity Antimony is not known or suspected to be a
carcinogen. Arsenic is a carcinogen.
AFFECTS OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC
OVEREXPOSURE: (ARSENIC)
Primary Route of Entry
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin Contact
Inhalation can cause:
Can effect the heart, liver & kidney. Toxic symptoms include
nervousness, vomiting, thirst, diarrhea, cyanosis, & collapse
Ingestion can cause:
Same as above plus GI tract irritation
Skin contact can cause:
Ulcerations
AFFECTS OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: (LEAD)
Primary Route of Entry
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin Contact
Eye Contact
Inhalation can cause:
Respiratory irritation, weakness, vomiting, loss of appetite,
loss of coordination, convulsions, stupor coma
Ingestion can cause:
Same as above
Skin contact can cause:
Same as above
Eye contact can cause:
Same as above
Left untreated can lead to weakness, insomnia, hypertension,
irritation to skin and eye, anemia, metallic taste,
constipation, headache, muscle and joint pain, neuromuscular
dysfunction, paralysis, encephalopathy, peripheral neuropathy
E. FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Flash
Point (Deg.)
None Auto
Ignite.
Temp. (Deg F)
None
Explosivity
Not applicable
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards
None
Fire Extinguishing Agents Recommended Water
spray or fog
Fire Extinguishing Agents to Avoid
Halogen-containing fire extinguishers
Special Fire Fighting Precautions
Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection
F. PRECAUTIONS/PROCEDURES
Normal Handling
Avoid activities that produce dust. If dusty conditions occur,
use suitable
dust respirators
Engineering Controls
Local exhaust is required if product is heated or melted
Spill or Leak
Restrict area of cleanup to personnel wearing proper protective
equipment
Storage
Store in tight containers in cool, well ventilated area, away
from heat or acids.
Avoid contact with oxidizers.
Personal Hygiene
Keep dusts off skin; wash with mild soap and warm water if
necessary.
F. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection
Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection if exposed to
airborne
dusts or fumes.
Protective Clothing/Equipment Wear suitable
clothing to keep product off skin. Wear suitable gloves
and eye protection
H. PHYSICAL DATA
Material Is (Under Normal Conditions)
Solid
Appearance And Color
Tin-white metal, hard, brittle
Melting Point (Deg. F)
1167
Boiling Point (Deg. F)
2975
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1)
6.68
Solubility In Water
Insoluble
Evaporation Rate
Non applicable
I. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability
Stable
Conditions To Avoid
See next item
Incompatibility (Materials To Avoid)
F2, CL2, Br2
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Metal fumes may occur if product is heated
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur
J. ENVIRONMENTAL
DOT Classification
Not Classified
Waste Disposal Method
Recover and recycle is an option to disposal which should be
considered for scrap antimony and antimony compounds.
Waste may be disposed of in a hazardous waste landfill
RCRA Status Of Unused Material
Not applicable
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CLASSIFICATIONS
Sara Title III
HMIS FLAMM:
NFPA FLAMM:
Acute: Y
React:
React: 0
Chron: Y
Health:
Health: 0
Press: N
PPE:
React: N
Fire: N
Components of this product which appear in the
ingredients section of this MSDS are identified below if
they are present in excess of the minimum reporting
levels. Components which are not required to be
identified by specific chemical name may have a generic
description.
SARA TITLE III Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substance(s): None.
SARA TITLE III Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Antimony Oxide.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW
Components of this product which are
specifically identified in the ingredients section of this MSDS
may be listed on the following:
(1) Pennsylvania Hazardous
Substance List.
(2) Massachusetts Hazardous Substance List.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
(1) This product contains a
chemical known by the State of California to cause cancer
and a chemical also known by the State of California to be a
reproductive toxin.
TSCA INVENTORY
REL: June 9, 1994
Revision: Rev 1 October 29, 2004
REFERENCES
(1) Acute Toxicity Studies with
Antimony Trioxide, Industrial Bio-Test Laboratories, Inc.,
Northbrook, Illinois, 60062, Keplinger, et al., Report Nos.
T-2298 and A-2297, Nov./Dec., 1972.
(2) Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, Second Edition, Frank A.
Patty, 1962.
(3) Occupational Exposure to Antimony, NIOSH Criteria Document,
U.S. Department of HEW, September, 1978.
(4) WIL Research Laboratory, Study # WIL-1277-79, Acute Eye
Irritation in Rabbits with Antimony Oxide, December 21, 1979.
(5) Assessment of Carcinogenicity of Antimony Trioxide,
Experimental Pathology Laboratory, Inc., Herndon, Virginia,
August, 1980.
