International Chemical Safety Cards

STIBINE ICSC: 0776
STIBINE
Antimony hydride
Antimony trihydride
Hydrogen antimonide
(cylinder)
SbH3
Molecular mass: 124.8
CAS # 7803-52-3
RTECS # WJ0700000
ICSC # 0776
UN # 2676
EC # 051-003-00-9
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Extremely flammable. Cylinder may explode in heat of fire. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out; in other cases extinguish with water spray.
EXPLOSION Gas/air mixtures are explosive. Risk of fire and explosionon contact with ozone or concentrated nitric acid.
Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.
EXPOSURE
AVOID ALL CONTACT!
IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
  • INHALATION
    		• Cough. Headache. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Sore throat. Weakness. Wheezing. Weak and irregular pulse. Haemoglobinuria.
    		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN
    		• ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.
    		Cold-insulating gloves.
    		ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes.
  • EYES
    		• Redness.
    		Eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION



    • SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
    		Fireproof. Cool.

    Xn symbol
    R: 20/22
    S: (2)
    Note: A
    UN Hazard Class: 2.3
    UN Subsidiary Risks: 2.1
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    ICSC: 0776 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS COMPRESSED GAS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:
     The gas is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes slowly at room temperature but quickly at 200░C producing metallic antimony and hydrogen. Reacts violently with chlorine, concentrated nitric acid and ozone causing fire and explosion hazard.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV: 0.1 ppm; 0.51 mg/m3 (as TWA) (ACGIH 1997).
    MAK: 0.1 ppm; 0.5 mg/m3; (1996)


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

    INHALATION RISK:
     A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the blood (haemolysis), the kidneys, liver, and the central nervous system. Exposure above the OEL may result in death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.


    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: -18░C
    Melting point: -88░C
    Relative density (water = 1): 2.26 at -25░C
    		 Solubility in water: poor
    Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.4
    Flash point: Flammable Gas
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    Explosive limits are unknown in literature, although the substance is combustible and has a flash point <61░C. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated. The relation between odour and the occupational exposure limit cannot be indicated.
    Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20G43
    NFPA Code: H4; F4; R2;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0776 STIBINE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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