J.T. BAKER INC. -- ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE  -- 6810-00-264-8949
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE
MSDS Date:11/04/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-8949
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:HO785
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:202-483-7616
CAGE:HO785
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1309-64-4
RTECS #:CC5650000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
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

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (INTRAPERITINEAL) IS 3250 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYE: MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY BE HARMFUL, MAY CAUSE
    GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALE-SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE FEVER, CHILLS,
    MUSCULAR PAIN, MILD TO SEVERE HEADCAHE, SWEATING, EXCESSIVE
    URINATION, DIARRHEA. EYE-ITCHING, PAIN, REDNESS. INGEST-VOMITING,
    NAUSEA, DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES-WASH WITH WATER OR NORMAL SALINE. SKIN- WASH WITH SOAP
    AND WATER. REMOVE SOILED CLOTHES. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NECESSARY. KEEP WARM.
    INGESTION-REMOVE BY G ASTRIC LAVAGE OR EMESIS IF CONSCIOUS. IN ALL
    CAESES CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, STANDARD FOAM
    OR DRY CHEMICAL. LARGE FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG, OR STANDARD
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EXPLODE IN THE HEAT OF FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP UP AND PLACE
    IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL.
    DO NOT FLUSH SPILLED MATERIAL INTO SEWERS. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE
    AWAY.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REUIRED. THE SPECIFIC RESPIRATOR SELECTED
    MUST BE BASED ON THE CONTAMINATION LEVELS FOUND IN THE WORK PLACE,
    MUST NOT EXCEED THE WORKING LIMITS OF THE RESPIRATOR & APPROVED BY
    NIOSH/MSHA.
Ventilation:LOCAL OR GENERAL TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF OR DUST PROOF GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER IN WORK PLACE.
    WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:V1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2597F,1425C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1213F,656C
Vapor Pres:1 MMHG
Spec Gravity:5.67
Solubility in Water:SLIGH(0.1-1%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE, CHLORATED RUBBER, PERCHLORIC ACID, OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY INCLUDE
    TOXIC STIBINE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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