PHIBRO ENERGY INC SUB OF PHILLIP BDROTHERS INC -- ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE  -- 6810-00-264-8949
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE
MSDS Date:11/01/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-8949
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PHIBRO ENERGY INC SUB OF PHILLIP BDROTHERS INC
Address:600 STEAMBOAT RD
City:GREENWICH
State:CT
ZIP:06830-7149
Country:US
Info Phone Num:203-221-5800
Emergency Phone Num:201-944-6020, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:2Y747
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PHIBRO ENERGY INC. - SUB OF PHILIPP BROTHERS INC
Address:600 STEAMBOAT RD
Box:City:GREENWICH
State:CT
ZIP:06830-7149
Country:US
Phone:203-661-4770
CAGE:2Y747

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1309-64-4
RTECS #:CC5650000
Fraction by Wt: 99.7%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED BY M.
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (SB)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG SB/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:LEAD  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:ARSENIC  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-38-2
RTECS #:CG0525000
Fraction by Wt: 0.05%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (AS)
ACGIH TLV:0.01,A1 MG/M3; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INHALATION:CORROSIVE TO NASAL
    PASSAGE, MAY CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION AND SYSTEMIC
    POISONING. EYES/SKIN:CORROSIVE. CHRONIC-KERATITIS, CONJUCTIVITIS,
    CANCER OF THROAT AND LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE IS LISTED BY IARC AS A
    SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN. HAVE CAUSED TUMORS IN RATS.
Effects of Overexposure:ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, AND DRY
    THROAT., IRRITATION/BURNS AND REDNESS OF EYES AND SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DISEASES OF LIVER, KIDNEY, LUNGS,
    NERVOUS SYSTEM AND SKIN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT. GET MED HELP. INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING 2
    GLASSES OF WATER. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET MED HELP
    IMMED. SKIN /EYES:FLUSH IMMED WITH LARGE QTY OF WATER FOR 15-20
    MIN. AND SEEK MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD;
    TOXIC ANTIMONY FUMES ABOVE 600C (1100F).

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. WEAR PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AND RESPIRATORY PROTCTION FROM DUST. PICK UP/VACUUM UP
    SPILL & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL
    IN A METHOD THAT DOES NOT GEN ERATE DUST.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY, VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
    KEEP CONTAINRS CLOSED. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVOID
    SKIN,EYES & CLOTHING CONTACT; WARNING! HARMFUL IF
    SWALLOWED/INHALED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/ OR SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHILE WORKING WITH
    THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
INSOLUBLE IN WATER AT 25C(77F) BUT SOLUBLE IN WATER AT 100C(212F).

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2822F,1550C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1229F,665C
Spec Gravity:5.67
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POLYCHLOROPRENE RUBBERS., STRONG ACIDS (FORMS STILBINE SBH3).
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:GIVES FUMES OF ANTIMONY WHEN HEATED
    ABOVE 1100F.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE IN A RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.
    COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGS; CWA/CERCLA RQ:5000LBS.

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