International Chemical Safety Cards

STIBINE

ICSC: 0776

Antimony hydride
Antimony trihydride
Hydrogen antimonide
SbH₃
Molecular mass: 124.8
(cylinder)

ICSC #    0776
CAS #     7803-52-3
RTECS # WJ0700000
UN #        2676
EC #         051-003-00-9
April 11, 2008 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Extremely flammable. 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 explosion on 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. Sore throat. Headache. Weakness. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Weak, slow and irregular pulse. Hemoglobinuria.	Closed system and ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer immediately for medical attention.
•SKIN	ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.	Cold-insulating gloves.	ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer immediately for medical attention.
•EYES	Redness.	Eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
•INGESTION

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources.

Fireproof. Cool.

Note: A, 1
Xn symbol
N symbol
R: 20/22-51/53
S: 2-61
UN Hazard Class: 2.3
UN Subsidiary Risks: 2.1
Signal: Danger
Flame-Skull-Health haz
Extremely flammable gas
Fatal if inhaled gas
May cause damage to the respiratory tract and the blood if inhaled

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 0776

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

STIBINE

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS COMPRESSED GAS , WITH PUNGENT 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, which increases fire hazard. Reacts violently with chlorine, concentrated nitric acid and ozone causing fire and explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 0.1 mg/m³
(as TWA)
(ACGIH 2007).
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available) (DFG 2007).
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.5 mg/m³)
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.5 mg/m³)
NIOSH IDLH: 5 ppm See: 7803523

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:
Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. The substance is severely irritating to the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the blood , resulting in destruction of blood cells. Exposure above the OEL may result in death. Medical observation is indicated.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

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)-20GT2TF

NFPA Code: H4; F4; R2;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0776	STIBINE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.