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Antimony

CAS No.: 7440-36-0
Formula: Sb
Molecular Weight: 121.76
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What is Antimony

**Introduction to Antimony** Antimony is a versatile chemical element (symbol Sb) known for its unique metallic and non-metallic properties. Widely used in flame retardants, alloys, and electronics, it enhances material strength and resistance to heat. Its compounds are essential in manufacturing batteries, semiconductors, and ceramics. With a silvery-white appearance, antimony is also valued in ancient and modern medicine for its therapeutic applications. Despite its toxicity in certain forms, when handled safely, it plays a critical role in industrial and technological advancements. As a strategic material, antimony continues to support innovation across multiple sectors, making it indispensable in today’s high-tech and safety-driven industries. (100 words)

Preparation Process: To prepare antimony (Sb), first, stibnite ore (Sb₂S₃) is roasted in air to form antimony trioxide (Sb₂O₃): \[ 2Sb₂S₃ + 9O₂ → 2Sb₂O₃ + 6SO₂ \] The oxide is then reduced with carbon at high temperatures (1200–1300°C): \[ Sb₂O₃ + 3C → 2Sb + 3CO \] Alternatively, direct reduction of stibnite with iron scrap yields antimony: \[ Sb₂S₃ + 3Fe → 2Sb + 3FeS \] The crude antimony is refined by remelting with fluxes (e.g., soda ash) to remove impurities, followed by electrolytic purification for high-purity Sb. Handle with care due to toxicity.

Usage Scenarios: Antimony is primarily used as a flame retardant in plastics, textiles, and electronics due to its ability to inhibit combustion. It is also alloyed with lead to enhance hardness and durability in lead-acid batteries, ammunition, and solder. In the semiconductor industry, antimony compounds serve as dopants for silicon and germanium to modify electrical properties. Additionally, antimony trioxide is utilized in glass manufacturing to improve clarity and reduce bubbles. The metal finds applications in pigments, ceramics, and rubber vulcanization. Medicinally, antimony-based drugs like potassium antimonyl tartrate were historically used to treat parasitic infections, though their use has declined due to toxicity concerns.

Antimony Basic Info
Chemical Name Antimony
Synonyms Stibium;ANTIMONY METAL;antimony ingot;ANTIMONY POWDER;ci77050;Antymon;SB007902;SB007910;SB000160;SB000300
CAS No. 7440-36-0
Molecular Formula Sb
Molecular Weight 121.76
PSA 0.00000
LogP 0.00000
Safely Info
RTECS CC4025000
Hazard Class 6.1
Safety Statements 60-61-36/37/39-26-16
HS Code 81101000
WGK Germany 2
Packing Group III
RIDADR UN 3264 8/PG 2
Risk Statements 34-51/53-20/22-36/37/38-36/38-22-11-53
Hazard Codes N,Xn,Xi,F
Caution Statement P202-P260-P280-P308+P313-P405-P501
Hazard Declaration H351-H373
Symbol GHS08
Signal Word Warning
Antimony Price
Here is a rough price range for Antimony in the listed countries. Note that prices can vary based on market conditions, purity, and form (e.g., metal, oxide, etc.):

1. **United States**: $6,000 - $8,000 per metric ton
2. **China**: $5,500 - $7,500 per metric ton
3. **Russia**: $6,000 - $8,000 per metric ton
4. **Germany**: $6,500 - $8,500 per metric ton
5. **India**: $5,800 - $7,800 per metric ton
6. **Japan**: $6,500 - $8,500 per metric ton
7. **Brazil**: $6,000 - $8,000 per metric ton
8. **South Korea**: $6,500 - $8,500 per metric ton
9. **Philippines**: No results
10. **United Kingdom**: $6,500 - $8,500 per metric ton
11. **France**: $6,500 - $8,500 per metric ton
12. **Mexico**: $6,000 - $8,000 per metric ton
13. **Canada**: $6,000 - $8,000 per metric ton
14. **South Africa**: $5,500 - $7,500 per metric ton
15. **Egypt**: No results
16. **Turkey**: $6,000 - $8,000 per metric ton
17. **Thailand**: No results
18. **Indonesia**: No results

*Prices are approximate and subject to change based on market conditions.*
MSDS
MSDS
Name: Antimony p.a. powder 0.15 mm Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym: Antimony Black; Antimony Regulu
CAS: 7440-36-0
Section 1 - Chemical Product   MSDS Name:Antimony p.a. powder 0.15 mm Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:Antimony Black; Antimony Regulu

Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS# Chemical Name content EINECS#
7440-36-0 ANTIMONY 231-146-5
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 20/22

Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
  EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
  Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Antidote: The use of Dimercaprol or BAL (British Anti-Lewisite) as a chelating agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel.

Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
  General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Dust can be an explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
Extinguishing Media:
Use dry chemical to fight fire.

Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
  General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Wash area with soap and water. Avoid generating dusty conditions.

Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
  Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Keep away from heat and flame. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Tarnishes in moist air.

Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
  Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits CAS# 7440-36-0: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 1.5 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 0.5 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 0.5 mg/m3 VME Germany: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA (inhalable fraction) Japan: 0.1 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 0.5 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA Russia: 0.2 mg/m3 STEL Spain: 0.5 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
 
Physical State: Solid
Color: grey
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @ 886C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1635 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 630 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 330 deg C ( 626.00 deg F)
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 6.6840g/cm3
Molecular Formula: Sb
Molecular Weight: 121.75

Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
  Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, moisture.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Incompatible with oxidizing agents - ammonium nitrate - bromine - bromine trifluoride - bromine trinitride - bromoazide - chlorine - chlorine monoxide - chlorine trifluoride - fluorine - iodine - perchloric acid - nitric acid - hot concentrated hydrogen chloride - hot concentrated sulfuric acid - potassium nitrate - potassium permanganate - potassium peroxide - sodium nitrate - sodium peroxide - aluminum.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Antimony/antimony oxides, stibine fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
  RTECS#:
CAS# 7440-36-0: CC4025000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7440-36-0: Oral, rat: LD50 = 7 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
ANTIMONY - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
  Ecotoxicity:
Fish Toxicity: LC50 rainbow trout 0.66 mg/L/28D (Birge, W.J; et al.
Aquatic Toxicity Tests on Inorganic Elements Occuring in Oil Shale 1980, EPA 600/9-80-022).
Invertebrate Toxicity: EC50 Daphnia magna 423 mg/L/48H for trivalent antimony (Khangarot, B.S; et al.
Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 1989, 18(2), 109-120).

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
  Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
 
IATA
Shipping Name: ANTIMONY POWDER
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2871
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: ANTIMONY POWDER
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2871
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: ANTIMONY POWDER
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2871
Packing group: III
USA RQ: CAS# 7440-36-0: 5000 lb final RQ (no reporting of releases of this hazar

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
 
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7440-36-0: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 7440-36-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7440-36-0 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7440-36-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.


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