Molecular Formula | H2SSb |
Molar Mass | 155.84 |
Density | 4,12 g/cm3 |
Melting Point | 74-76°C (dec.) |
Water Solubility | insoluble H2O; soluble HCl to evolve H2S [MER06] |
Appearance | Powder |
Color | Orange |
Merck | 13,703 |
Use | For the preparation of pigments, also used as rubber vulcanizing agent |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. |
Safety Description | S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
UN IDs | UN 3178 4.1/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | CC6125000 |
Hazard Class | 4.1 |
Packing Group | III |
Toxicity | LD50 i.p. in rats: 150.0 mg Sb/100 g (Bradley, Fredrick) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | for the preparation of pigments, also used as rubber vulcanizing agent for matches, rubber, pigments, pharmaceutical and other industries. |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity grade | poisoning |
Acute toxicity | intraperitoneal-rat LD50: 1500 mg/kg; Intraperitoneal-mouse LD50: 458 mg/kg |
explosive hazard characteristics | vibration or spontaneous reaction explosion with strong oxidant |
flammability hazard characteristics | open flame, high temperature, burning in the presence of oxidant; Toxic sulfur oxide and antimonide smoke produced by combustion; moisture decomposition of toxic nitrogen oxide gases |
storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; It is stored separately from food raw materials and oxidants |
extinguishing agent | Water |
Occupational Standard | TWA 0.5 mg (antimony)/m3 |