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Antimony |
CAS 7440-36-0 | ||
Sb |
RTECS CC4025000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names Antimony metal, Antimony powder, Stibium |
DOT ID & Guide 1549 157 (inorganic compounds, n.o.s.) 2871 170 (powder) 3141 157 (inorganic liquid compounds, n.o.s.) |
Exposure
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NIOSH REL*: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [*Note: The REL also applies to other antimony compounds (as Sb).] | ||
OSHA PEL*: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [*Note: The PEL also applies to other antimony compounds (as Sb).] | |||
IDLH 50 mg/m3 (as Sb) See: 7440360 | Conversion |
Physical Description Silver-white, lustrous, hard, brittle solid; scale-like crystals; or a dark-gray, lustrous powder. |
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MW: 121.8 |
BP: 2975°F |
MLT: 1166°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
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Sp.Gr: 6.69 |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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Noncombustible Solid in bulk form, but a moderate explosion hazard in the form of dust when exposed to flame. | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, acids, halogenated acids [Note: Stibine is formed when antimony is exposed to nascent (freshly formed) hydrogen.] |
Measurement Methods NIOSH 7301, 7303, P&CAM261 (II-4); OSHA ID121, ID125G, ID206 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 5 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any particulate respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter (including N95, R95, and P95 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask respirators. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100, P100. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters. (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 12.5 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode (APF = 25) Any powered air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter. Up to 25 mg/m3: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters. (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode (APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a high-efficiency particulate filter (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 50 mg/m3: (APF = 1000) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode (APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat, mouth; cough; dizziness; headache; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; stomach cramps; insomnia; anorexia; unable to smell properly | |
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, cardiovascular system |
See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0775 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0016 |