Antimony Trioxide

Move affected person to fresh air. Seek medical attention.

If normal occupational hygiene measures are maintained, there is no such foreseeable health hazard from antimony trioxide. Wash with water and remove clothes if necessary.

If normal occupational hygiene measures are maintained, there is no such foreseeable health hazard from antimony trioxide. Flush eyes thoroughly with water, also under eyelids.

If normal occupational hygiene measures are maintained, there is no such foreseeable health hazard from antimony trioxide. Rinse mouth with water.

Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment. The product is not combustible and does not support the combustion.

None.

Antimony trioxide dust.

Avoid formation of dust. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep unprotected persons away. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid inhalation of dust.

prevented from reaching the sewage system or any water course and penetrating the ground/soil

Sweep all spilled material or use an appropriate industrial vacuum cleaner.

Materials: suitable containers or closed plastic bags

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. As a precautionary measure, the wearing of chemical resistant gloves, long sleeved overalls and closed footwear, designed to minimize skin contact is suggested for all antimony trioxide powder handling workplaces. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Store in well ventilated dry area. Do not store in open inadequate mislabeled packaging.

Avoid inhalation or ingestion. General occupational hygiene measures are required to ensure a safe handling of the substance. These measures involve good personal and housekeeping practices (i.e. regular cleaning with suitable cleaning devices), no eating, drinking and smoking at the workplace and wearing standard working clothes and shoes unless otherwise stated. Wash hands after use. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. Shower and change clothes at end of work shift. Do not wear contaminated clothing at home. Do not blow dust off with compressed air.

Prevent formation of dust where possible. Ensure appropriate ventilation/exhaustion at machinery and places where dust can be generated. Any deposit of dust which cannot be avoided must be regularly removed using preferably appropriate industrial vacuum cleaners or central vacuum systems. Waste air is to be released into the atmosphere only when it has passed through suitable dust separators.

Any dust-tight material (e.g. rubber-dipped cotton/rubber/nitrile/leather) suitable for the type of work (e.g. considering mechanical stress) could be used as material for gloves protecting against ATO exposure (non-corrosive inorganic substance). Breakthrough times are not relevant because corrosion and diffusion are excluded by the nature of the substance. Change gloves when damaged or according to manufacturer's instructions.

Although the substance has no acute toxicity, it is advised to wear suitable safety glasses. NBN EN 166:2002 is recommended.

Use local ventilation to keep levels below established threshold values. A suitable particle filter mask is recommended.

As a precautionary measure, the wearing of chemical resistant gloves, long sleeved overalls and closed footwear, designed to minimize skin contact is suggested for all antimony trioxide powder handling workplaces because of possible skin rashes when sweat ducts are blocked.

Waste water generated during the production process or cleaning operations should be collected and should preferably be treated in an on-site waste water treatment plant which ensures efficient removal of antimony. Although the substance is not classified as dangerous to the environment, it is advised to avoid release to the environment.

Under normal conditions of use and storage, the product is stable.

Not applicable. See section 9.

Reaction with H⁻ equivalents releases antimony hydride (stibine, SbH₃). Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Avoid dust formation. See section 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities.

Reaction with H⁻ equivalents releases antimony hydride (stibine, SbH₃). Strong acids/bases. Reducing agents. See section 7.1 Precautions for safe handling.

Does not decompose if used as intended.