ICSC 0775 - ANTIMONY

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ANTIMONY	ICSC: 0775 (October 2006)
Antimony black Antimony regulus Stibium

CAS #: 7440-36-0

UN #: 2871

EC Number: 231-146-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible under specific conditions. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with acids or halogens.	NO open flames. NO contact with oxidizing agents, halogens or acids. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.	Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. See Ingestion.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear 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 refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Vomiting. Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from oxidants, acids, halogens and food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

ANTIMONY

ICSC: 0775

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance SILVER-WHITE LUSTROUS HARD BRITTLE LUMPS OR DARK GREY POWDER. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic fumes of antimony oxides (see ICSC 0012). Reacts violently with oxidants, acids, halogens and powdered metals. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Contact with acids may generate toxic gas (stibine - see ICSC 0776).	Formula: Sb Atomic mass: 121.8 Boiling point: 1635 °C Melting point: 630 °C Density: 6.7 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
SILVER-WHITE LUSTROUS HARD BRITTLE LUMPS OR DARK GREY POWDER.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic fumes of antimony oxides (see ICSC 0012). Reacts violently with oxidants, acids, halogens and powdered metals. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Contact with acids may generate toxic gas (stibine - see ICSC 0776).

Formula: Sb
Atomic mass: 121.8
Boiling point: 1635 °C
Melting point: 630 °C
Density: 6.7 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis especially when the skin is exposed to fumes. The substance may have effects on the lungs. This may result in pneumoconiosis.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis especially when the skin is exposed to fumes. The substance may have effects on the lungs. This may result in pneumoconiosis.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.5 mg/m³, as TWA. MAK: (including its inorganic compounds, except stibine): carcinogen category: 2; germ cell mutagen group: 3A

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Other boiling points: 1325°C, 1440°C, 1587 °C, 1750°C. The recommendations on this card apply only to metallic antimony. See ICSCs 0012, 0220, 0776 and 1224.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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