MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION -- ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE  -- 6810-00-264-8949
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-8949
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION
Emergency Phone Num:(314)982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1309-64-4
RTECS #:CC5650000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
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  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:INH:MAY IRRIT MUC MEMBRN;INGEST:MAY CAUSE
    VOMIT,LIVR DAMAGE,BLDY DIARR;EYES:MAY IRRIT, CAUSE PAIN.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT.GET MD;INGEST;IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATER.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:FLUSH
    IMMED W/LG QTY H* 2O FOR 15 MIN.RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET MED ATTN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION
    HAZARD;POWDRD ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE MAY IGNITE/BURN WHEN HEATD IN AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
    PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN A
    SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
    DOES NOT GENERATE 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.CAUSES EYE
    IRRIT.

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

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
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
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED,19 JUL 85 CONFORMS TO NEW OSHA HAZ COMM STD;
    INSOLUBLE IN WATER AT 25C(77F) BUT SOLUBLE IN WATER AT 100C(212F).

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1425C(2597F
Spec Gravity:5.2
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POLYMORPHIC CRYSTALS.ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,BRF*3, CHLORINATED RUBBER;FORM STILBENE W/HYDROGEN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:GIVES FUMES OF ANTIMONY WHEN HEATED TO
    DECOMPOSITION.

====================  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,ST.& FED REGS; CWA/CERCLA RQ:5000LBS.

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