=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:ANTIMONY TRICHLORIDE, SOLID #A853100
NIIN:00-262-8584
MSDS Number: BGXCM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
Preparer's Name:GASTON L.PILLORI
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Name:ANTIMONY TRICHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:10025-91-9
RTECS #:CC4900000
Fraction by Wt: >99.0%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG SB/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG SB/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT:13MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SEVERE IRRITANT TO EYES,SKIN AND
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES,COUGHING,SHORTNESS OF BREATH,NAUSEA,PAIN,PULMONARY
    EDEMA, BURNS OF SKIN & EYES;INGESTION MAY CAUSE G.I. TRACT
    DISTURBANCES,NAUSEA, VOMITING,DIAR RHEA,DAMAGE TO RESPIRATORY OR
    G.I. SYSTEM. CHRONIC:LIVER/ KIDNEY
    CHANGES,DERMATITIS,CONJUNCTIVITIS,SORES IN MOUTH & THRO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED;CONSULT A
    PHYSICIAN. EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20
    MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY. SKIN:DO NOT USE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHES;WAS H THOROUGHLY WITH WATER & CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
    INGESTION:GIVE 2- 4 GLASSES OF WATER;INDUCE VOMITING AND GET
    MEDICAL HELP AT ONCE.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO2,HALON,FOAM,WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;STOP LEAKAGE,
    CONTAIN FREE MATERIAL IF POSSIBLE;DIKE THE AREA;SHOVEL FOR PROPER
    DISPOSAL. KEEP PEOPLE AWAY DURING CLEAN UP OPERATION.CONSULT AN
    EXPERT IF NEEDED.
Neutralizing Agent:SLAKED LIME,SODIUM BICARBONATE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN COOL,DRY AREA;KEEP AWAY FROM
    WATER, MOISTURE,BASES;KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST IF
    ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES,FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,EYE-WASH
    FACILITITES, SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NO BREATHE
    DUST/MIST;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:433F/223C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:164F/73C
Vapor Pres:1MMHG
Vapor Density:7.9
Spec Gravity:3.14
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE/REACTS
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY WHITE SOLID OR COLORLESS RHOMBIC
    HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS,A PUNGENT ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM POWDER,AMMONIA,POTASSIUM,SODIUM,WATER OR MOISTURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:WATER OR MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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