Antimony Trichloride Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 79
Revision Date: May 16, 2014
Antimony Trichloride
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Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 1). Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314). Do not breathe dust or fume (P260).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Antimony trichloride
Synonyms: Butter of antimony; Antimonous chloride
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10025-91-9 |
SbCl3 |
228.13 |
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Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician (P310). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If on skin: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rise skin with water (P303+P361+P353). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, and continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If swallowed: Rinse mouth (P330). Do NOT induce vomiting (P331).
Nonflammable solid. Corrosive reacts vigorously with water generating hydrochloric acid. When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
Remove all ignition sources and water. Sweep up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container, and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #2. Store with acetates, halides, sulfates, sulfites, thiosulfates and phosphates. Very hygroscopic. Store in Flinn Chem-Saf™ bag, and then inside a Flinn Saf-Stor™ can. Use only in a well-ventilated area or in a hood.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area or in a hood. Exposure guidelines: PEL/TLV 0.5 mg/m3; IDLH 50 mg/m3
White or gray, crystalline solid. Chlorine-like odor. Soluble: Water 10% (reaction), alcohol, and chloroform.
Boiling point: 220 °C Melting point: 73 °C Specific gravity: 3.1
The poison gas stibine is formed by the action of acidic reducing agents on antimony compounds. Fumes at room temperature. When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes of Cl and Sb. Shelf life: Poor, very hygroscopic. See Section 7 for further information.
Acute effects: Corrosive, toxic. Chronic effects: Possible mutagen. Target organs: N.A.
ORL-RAT LD50: 525 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #27d is one option.
Shipping name: Antimony trichloride, solid. Hazard class: 8, Corrosive. UN number: UN1733.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (233-047-2), RCRA code D002, D003.
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