Antimony (III) chloride Msds - LABORATORY CHEMICALS NILE CHEMICALS

· 1 Identification of substance:

Product details:
Product name: Antimony (III) chloride
Stock number: NILE
Manufacturer/Supplier:
NILE CHEMICALS
Emergency Phone: 91 22 66313162
Web Site: www.nilechemicals.com

· 2 Composition/Data on components:

Chemical characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Antimony (III) chloride (CAS# 10025-91-9); 100%
Identification number(s):
EINECS Number: 233-047-2
EU Number: 051-001-00-8

· 3 Hazards identification

Hazard description:
C Corrosive
N Dangerous for the environment
Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 34 Causes burns.
R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
Health (acute effects) = 3
Flammability = 0
Reactivity = 2

· 4 First aid measures

General information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
After inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.

· 5 Fire fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.

· 6 Accidental release measures

Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Use neutralizing agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.

· 7 Handling and storage

Handling
Information for safe handling:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
The product is not flammable
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from water/moisture.
Store away from metals.
Do not store together with alkalies (caustic solutions).
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

· 8 Exposure controls and personal protection

Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

Antimony and antimony compounds
                    mg/m3
ACGIH TLV            0.5
Austria MAK          0.5
Belgium TWA          0.5
Denmark TWA          0.5
Finland TWA          0.5
France VME           0.5
Germany MAK          0.5 (total dust)
Hungary TWA          0.5-STEL
Japan OEL            0.1; 2B Carcinogen
Korea TLV            0.5
Netherlands MAC-TGG 0.5
Norway TWA           0.5
Poland TWA           0.5; 1.5-STEL
Russia TWA           0.2; 0.5-STEL
Sweden NGV           0.5
Switzerland MAK-W    0.5
United Nations TWA   0.5
USA PEL              0.5
Additional information: No data
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Tightly sealed goggles
Full face protection
Body protection: Protective work clothing.

· 9 Physical and chemical properties:

General Information
Form: Crystalline
Color: Off-white
Odor: Pungent
Value/Range Unit Method
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: 73.4 ° C
Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
Flash point: Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gaseous) Product is not flammable.
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Danger of explosion:
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapor pressure: at 20 ° C 0.16 hPa
Density: at 20 ° C 3.14 g/cm³
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Reacts violently
Not determined

· 10 Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
Materials to be avoided:
Water/moisture
Bases
Dangerous reactions
Reacts violently with water
No dangerous reactions known
Dangerous products of decomposition:
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
Toxic metal oxide fume

· 11 Toxicological information

Acute toxicity:
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
Oral: LD50: 574 mg/kg (gpg)
LD50: 13 mg/kg (mus)
LD50: 525 mg/kg (rat)
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin:
Corrosive effect on skin and mucous membranes.
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
on the eye:
Strong corrosive effect.
Irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
Antimony compounds may cause metallic taste, gastrointestinal disturbances, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and systemic poisoning. Chronic exposure may cause liver and kidney damage. Dermatitis and eczematous skin eruptions may result from skin contact.
The chloride ion generally has a very low toxicity.
Additional toxicological information:
Swallowing will lead to a strong corrosive effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or carcinogenic and/or neoplastic data for components in this product.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

· 12 Ecological information:

Ecotoxical effects:
Remark: Toxic for fish
General notes:
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
Toxic for aquatic organisms

· 13 Disposal considerations

Product:
Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

· 14 Transport information

DOT regulations:
Hazard class: 8
Identification number: UN1733
Packing group: II
Proper shipping name (technical name):
ANTIMONY TRICHLORIDE, SOLID
Label 8
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID class: 8 (C2) Corrosive substances
Danger code (Kemler): 80
UN-Number: 1733
Packaging group: II
Description of goods: 1733 ANTIMONY TRICHLORIDE
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: 8
UN Number: 1733
Label 8
Packaging group: II
Proper shipping name: ANTIMONY TRICHLORIDE, SOLID
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: 8
UN/ID Number: 1733
Label 8
Packaging group: II
Proper shipping name: ANTIMONY TRICHLORIDE, SOLID

· 15 Regulations

Product related hazard informations:
Hazard symbols:
C Corrosive N Dangerous for the environment
Risk phrases:
34 Causes burns.
51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Safety phrases:
26    In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
45    In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
61    Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets
National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).
Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
This product contains antimony and is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372.

· 16 Other information:

Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees. This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.