Antimony(V) Sulfide
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Antimony(V) sulfide sc-233886 Material Safety Data Sheet Hazard Alert Code Key: EXTREME HIGH MODERATE LOW Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME Antimony(V) sulfide STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE CONSIDERED A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ACCORDING TO OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. NFPA FLAMMABILITY1 HEALTH1 HAZARD INSTABILITY1 SUPPLIER Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. 2145 Delaware Avenue Santa Cruz, California 95060 800.457.3801 or 831.457.3800 EMERGENCY ChemWatch Within the US & Canada: 877-715-9305 Outside the US & Canada: +800 2436 2255 (1-800-CHEMCALL) or call +613 9573 3112 SYNONYMS Sb2-S5, "antimony sulphide", "antimonial saffron", "antimonic sulfide", "antimony red", "antimony sulfide golden", "C.I. 77061", "golden antimony sulfide" Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability: 3 Toxicity: 2 Body Contact: 2 Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Reactivity: 0 Moderate=2 High=3 Chronic: 2 Extreme=4 CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS 1 of 8 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW RISK Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Highly flammable. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS SWALLOWED ! Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 150 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage to the health of the individual. ! Antimony poisoning causes similar symptoms to arsenic poisoning although vomiting is more prominent. There may be changes in the rhythm of the heart beat. ! If ingested, sulfide salts can form hydrogen sulfide, causing headache, cyanosis, low blood pressure, loss of consciousness, tremors and convulsions. EYE ! Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may cause transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn). Slight abrasive damage may also result. SKIN ! There is some evidence to suggest that this material can cause inflammation of the skin on contact in some persons. ! Skin contact with antimony compounds may result in redness and severe irritation with the formation of itchy papules, pustules, skin lesions/ small septic blisters (antimony spots) within a few hours. Rhinitis may also result from dermal contact. ! Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material. ! Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected. INHALED ! Inhalation of dusts, generated by the material, during the course of normalhandling, may be harmful. ! The material is not thought to produce respiratory irritation (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless inhalation of dusts, or fume, especially for prolonged periods, may produce respiratory discomfort and occasionally, distress. ! Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive concentrations of particulate are inhaled. ! Inhalation of antimony can cause breathing difficulties and gastrointestinal upset including sore throat, shallow breathing, dizziness, weight loss, gum bleeds and anemia. Lung swelling and congestion can occur. CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS ! There has been some concern that this material can cause cancer or mutations but there is not enough data to make an assessment. Limited evidence suggests that repeated or long-term occupational exposure may produce cumulative health effects involving organs or biochemical systems. Long term exposure to high dust concentrations may cause changes in lung function i.e. pneumoconiosis; caused by particles less than 0.5 micron penetrating and remaining in the lung. Repeated or prolonged exposure to antimony and its compounds may produce inflammation of the mouth cavity, dry throat, metallic taste, gum infection, perforation of the nasal septum and throat, laryngitis, headache, difficulty breathing, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, anemia, weight loss, tightness and pain in the chest, sleeplessness, muscular pain and weakness, dizziness, pharyngitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. Degenerative changes of the liver and kidney may occur. Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS NAME CAS RN % antimony pentasulfide 1315-04-4 >95 Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES SWALLOWED " IF SWALLOWED, REFER FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION, WHERE POSSIBLE, WITHOUT DELAY. " Where Medical attention is not immediately available or where the patient is more than 15 minutes from a hospital or unless instructed otherwise: EYE ! If this product comes in contact with the eyes: " Wash out immediately with fresh running water. " Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. SKIN ! If skin contact occurs: " Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear " Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). INHALED " If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area. " Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN 2 of 8 " Chelation with British Anti-Lewisite (BAL) for serious antimony exposures should be employed. " Dialyse as needed. The role of exchange diffusion is not clear. For exposures involving sulfides and hydrogen sulfide (including gastric acid decomposition products of alkaline sulfides). " Hydrogen sulfide anion produces its major toxic effect through inhibition of cytochrome oxidases. " Symptoms include profuse salivation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Central nervous effects may include giddiness, headache, vertigo, amnesia, confusion and unconsciousness. Tachypnea, palpitation, tachycardia, arrhythmia, sweating, weakness and muscle cramps may also indicate over-exposures. Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Vapour Pressure (mmHG): Negligible Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not available Specific Gravity (water=1): 4.12 Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not available EXTINGUISHING MEDIA ! For SMALL FIRES: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or foam. For LARGE FIRES: Water-spray, fog or foam. FIRE FIGHTING " Alert Emergency Responders and tell them location and nature of hazard. " Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves. When any large container (including road and rail tankers) is involved in a fire, consider evacuation by 1000 metres in all directions. GENERAL FIRE HAZARDS/HAZARDOUS COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS " Flammable solid which burns and propagates flame easily, even when partly wetted with water. " Any source of ignition, i.e. friction, heat, sparks or flame, may cause fire or explosion. Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of: sulfur oxides (SOx), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), metal oxides. FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY ! None known. PERSONAL PROTECTION Glasses: Chemical goggles. Gloves: Respirator: Particulate dust filter. Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES MINOR SPILLS " Remove all ignition sources. " DO NOT touch or walk through spilled material. MAJOR SPILLS " Clear area of personnel and move upwind. " Alert Emergency Responders and tell them location and nature of hazard. Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING " Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation. " Wear protective clothing when risk of overexposure occurs. RECOMMENDED STORAGE METHODS ! For low viscosity materials and solids: Drums and jerricans must be of the non-removable head type. Where a can is to be used as an inner package, the can must have a screwed enclosure. STORAGE REQUIREMENTS ! FOR MINOR QUANTITIES: " Store in an indoor fireproof cabinet or in a room of noncombustible construction " Provide adequate portable fire-extinguishers in or near the storage area. Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE CONTROLS TWA STEL Peak Source Material TWA ppm STEL ppm Peak ppm TWA F/CC Notes mg/m# mg/m# mg/m# 3 of 8 ___________ ___________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ antimony Canada - British pentasulfide Columbia (Antimony and 0.5 Occupational compounds, as Exposure Limits Sb) antimony US - Minnesota pentasulfide Permissible (Antimony and 0.5 Exposure Limits compounds (as (PELs) Sb)) antimony Canada - Alberta pentasulfide Occupational (Antimony & 0.5 Exposure Limits compounds, as Sb) Canada - Quebec antimony Permissible pentasulfide Exposure Values (Antimony, metal 0.5 for Airborne and compounds Contaminants (as Sb)) (English) antimony US OSHA pentasulfide Permissible (Antimony and 0.5 Exposure Levels compounds (as (PELs) - Table Z1 Sb)) US - Vermont Permissible antimony Exposure Limits pentasulfide Table Z-1-A (Antimony and 0.5 Transitional Limits compounds (as for Air Sb)) Contaminants US - Vermont antimony Permissible pentasulfide Exposure Limits (Antimony and 0.5 Table Z-1-A Final compounds (as Rule Limits for Air Sb)) Contaminants US - Tennessee antimony Occupational pentasulfide Exposure Limits - (Antimony and 0.5 Limits For Air compounds (as Contaminants Sb)) US - California antimony Permissible pentasulfide Exposure Limits (Antimony and 0.5 for Chemical compounds, as Contaminants Sb) antimony US - Idaho - Limits pentasulfide for Air (Antimony and 0.5 Contaminants compounds (as Sb)) antimony US - Hawaii Air pentasulfide Contaminant (Antimony and 0.5 Limits compounds (as Sb)) antimony US - Alaska Limits pentasulfide for Air (Antimony and 0.5 Contaminants compounds