SB1131 Antimony Sulfide (Sb2S3) Powder (CAS No. 1345-04-6)

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Antimony Sulfide

CAS #: 1345-04-6

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

GHS06 Skull and crossbones

Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.

GHS07

Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC

Xn; Harmful

R20/22: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.

N; Dangerous for the environment

R51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:

N/A

Hazards not otherwise classified

No data available

Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

The substance is classified and labeled according to the CLP regulation.

Hazard pictogramsGHS06

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H331 Toxic if inhaled.

Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P311 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...

P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.../if you feel unwell.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.

WHMIS classification

D1B - Toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

HEALTH

FIRE

REACTIVITY

1

0

0

Health (acute effects) = 1

Flammability = 0

Physical Hazard = 0

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT:

N/A

vPvB:

N/A

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

CAS No. / Substance Name:

1345-04-6 Antimony (III) sulfide

Identification number(s):

EC number:

215-713-4

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

If inhaled:Supply patient with fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of skin contact:

Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.

If swallowed:

Seek medical treatment.

Information for doctor

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No data available

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing agents

CO2, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Hydrogen sulfide

Toxic metal oxide fume

Sulfur oxides (SOx)

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respirator.

Wear fully protective impervious suit.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Environmental precautions:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Do not allow product to enter drains, sewage systems, or other water courses.

Do not allow material to penetrate the ground or soil.

Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Prevention of secondary hazards:

No special measures required.

Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions for safe handling

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Information about protection against explosions and fires:

Reacts with acids forming hydrogen sulfide

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

No special requirements.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

No data available

Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Specific end use(s)

No data available

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average

face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Control parameters

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

Antimony and antimony compounds

mg/m3

ACGIH TLV 0.5

Austria MAK 0.5

Belgium TWA 0.5

Denmark TWA 0.5

Finland TWA 0.5

France VME 0.5

Germany MAK 0.5 (total dust)

Hungary TWA 0.5-STEL

Japan OEL 0.1; 2B Carcinogen

Korea TLV 0.5

Netherlands MAC-TGG 0.5

Norway TWA 0.5

Poland TWA 0.5; 1.5-STEL

Russia TWA 0.2; 0.5-STEL

Sweden NGV 0.5

Switzerland MAK-W 0.5

United Nations TWA 0.5

USA PEL 0.5

PEL (USA) Long-term value: 0.5 mg/m

3

as Sb

REL (USA) Long-term value: 0.5 mg/m

3

as Sb

TLV (USA) Long-term value: 0.5 mg/m

3as Sb

EL (Canada) Long-term value: 0.5 mg/m

3

as Sb

Additional information:

No data

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.

Breathing equipment:

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

Protection of hands:

Impervious gloves

Inspect gloves prior to use.

Suitability of gloves should be determined both by material and quality, the latter of which may vary by

manufacturer.

Eye protection:

Safety glasses

Body protection:

Protective work clothing

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance:

Form: Powder or solid in various forms

Color: Black

Odor: Odorless

Odor threshold: No data available.

pH: N/A

Melting point/Melting range: 550 °C (1022 °F)

Boiling point/Boiling range: 1150 °C (2102 °F)

Sublimation temperature / start: No data available

Flash point: N/A

Flammability (solid, gas)

No data available.

Ignition temperature: No data available

Decomposition temperature: No data available

Autoignition: No data available.

Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.

Explosion limits:

Lower: No data available

Upper: No data available

Vapor pressure: N/A

Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 4.12-4.64 g/cm

3

(34.381-38.721 lbs/gal)

Relative density

No data available.

Vapor density

N/AEvaporation rate

N/A

Solubility in Water (H

2

O): Insoluble

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.

Viscosity:

Dynamic: N/A

Kinematic: N/A

Other information

No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity

No data available

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reacts with acids forming hydrogen sulfide

Conditions to avoid

No data available

Incompatible materials:

No data available

Hazardous decomposition products:

Sulfur dioxide

Hydrogen sulfide

Toxic metal oxide fume

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity:

Harmful if inhaled.

Harmful if swallowed.

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:

No data

Skin irritation or corrosion:

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Eye irritation or corrosion:

Irritating effect.

Sensitization:

No sensitizing effects known.

Germ cell mutagenicity:

No effects known.

Carcinogenicity:

IARC-3: Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.

Reproductive toxicity:

No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure:

No effects known.Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure:

No effects known

Aspiration hazard:

No effects known.

Subacute to chronic toxicity:

Antimony compounds may cause metallic taste, gastrointestinal disturbances, vomiting, diarrhea,

dizziness and systemic poisoning. Chronic exposure may cause liver and kidney damage. Dermatitis

and eczematous skin eruptions may result from skin contact.

Subacute to chronic toxicity:

No effects known.

Additional toxicological information:

To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity:

No data available

Persistence and degradability

No data available

Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

Mobility in soil

No data available

Ecotoxical effects:

Remark:

Toxic for aquatic organisms

Additional ecological information:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Toxic for aquatic organisms

Do not allow product to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage systems.

Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.

Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.

Toxic to aquatic life.

May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT:

N/A

vPvB:

N/A

Other adverse effects

No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation

Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation:Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number

DOT, IMDG, IATA

UN1549

UN proper shipping name

DOT

Antimony compounds, inorganic, solid, n.o.s. (antimony (III) sulfide)

IMDG, IATA

ANTIMONY COMPOUND, INORGANIC, SOLID, N.O.S. (antimony (III) sulfide)

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT

Class

6.1 Toxic substances.

Label

6.1

Class

6.1 (T5) Toxic substances

Label

6.1

IMDG, IATA

Class

6.1 Toxic substances.

Label

6.1

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA

III

Environmental hazards: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid

Special precautions for user

Warning: Toxic substances

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code

N/A

Transport/Additional information: DOT

Marine Pollutant (DOT): No

UN "Model Regulation":

UN1549, Antimony compounds, inorganic, solid, n.o.s. (antimony (III) sulfide), 6.1, III

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic

Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)

1345-04-6 Antimony (III) sulfide

California Proposition 65

Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancerSubstance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male

Substance is not listed.

Information about limitation of use:

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

This product contains antimony and is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the

Emergency Planning and Community Right to know Act of 1986

and 40CFR372.

Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Substance is not listed.

The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No

1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the market and use must be observed.

Substance is not listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)

Substance is not listed.

REACH - Pre-registered substances

Substance is listed.

Chemical safety assessment:

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.