Product Name: Antimony Trioxide
Synonyms: Sb2O3, Antimony White
Recommended Use: Flame retardant synergy in plastics like polyethylene
Manufacturer: American Elements, Chemical Manufacturers Inc.
Contact Information: 24-Hour Emergency Line: (800) 424-9300
Product Code: AE-101999
Address: 109 Northchester Dr, Fresno, CA 93706
Hazard Classification: Acute toxicity category 4 for inhalation, carcinogenicity category 2
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if inhaled, may cause cancer by inhalation
Pictograms: Health hazard, Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, do not eat/drink/smoke while using, avoid breathing dust
Chemical Name: Antimony Trioxide
CAS No.: 1309-64-4
Concentration: 95-100%
Impurities: Trace amounts of arsenic oxides, lead
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air, keep at rest, provide oxygen if breathing difficulty occurs, seek medical attention
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash affected area with plenty of water for 15 minutes, seek medical advice if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, seek medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, call poison control or doctor immediately
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, CO2, foam, water spray (for large fires)
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet
Specific Hazards: Emits toxic fumes of antimony and oxides on combustion
Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
Special Procedures: Remove personnel from area, use water spray to cool containers
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, provide adequate ventilation, avoid dust formation, wear appropriate PPE
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage, do not let product enter drains
Cleanup Methods: Sweep or vacuum spillage, place in suitable container for disposal, wash spill area with plenty of water
Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, avoid formation of dust, use in well-ventilated areas, wash hands after handling
Conditions for Storage: Store in tightly closed containers, keep in dry, cool, well-ventilated place, store separately from acids and oxidizing agents
Incompatibilities: Avoid exposure to strong acids, halogenated compounds, oxidizers
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 0.5 mg/m3 (OSHA, NIOSH)
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, process enclosures
Personal Protective Equipment: NIOSH-approved respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, protective clothing, proper hygiene facilities
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
pH: Not applicable
Melting Point: 656°C
Boiling Point: 1550°C
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Density: 5.2 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Flash Point: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Nonreactive under normal conditions
Hazardous Reactions: May react with strong acids, halogenated compounds
Decomposition Products: Toxic metal oxides may form above 600°C
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if inhaled, oral LD50 (rat): 20,000 mg/kg
Skin Irritation: May cause mild irritation
Eye Irritation: Dust can cause mechanical eye irritation
Chronic Effects: Risk of lung effects and carcinogenic category 2 on repeated exposure
Mutagenicity: Not classified as mutagenic
Carcinogenicity: IARC Group 2B - Possibly carcinogenic to humans
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic life at high concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Inorganic, does not degrade easily
Bioaccumulation Potential: Likely to accumulate in aquatic organisms
Mobility in Soil: Slightly mobile, binds to soil particles
Other Information: Avoid release to environment, follow local regulations
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
Product Disposal: Large amounts sent to hazardous waste landfill, small spills with solid waste if permitted
Container Disposal: Clean containers may be recycled or disposed at permitted facility
RCRA Hazardous Waste: Not classified as hazardous under RCRA, but local rules may differ
UN Number: Non-regulated
Proper Shipping Name: Not restricted as per DOT, IMDG, IATA
Transport Hazard Classes: Not classified
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: None under normal transport
OSHA Hazard Communication: Categorized as a hazardous substance
TSCA Inventory: Listed
SARA Title III (Sections 311/312): Hazard categories: Acute health hazard, Chronic health hazard
California Proposition 65: Contains antimony trioxide, identified as a possible carcinogen
Right To Know: Listed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
International Regulations: Complies with EU REACH, subject to reporting requirements in other jurisdictions
