Antimony triiodide
Agent Name
Antimony triiodide
CAS Number
7790-44-5
Formula
I3-Sb
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Antimon(III) iodid; Antimony iodide (SbI3); Antimony(III) Triiodide; Stibine, triiodo-; [ChemIDplus] UN1549
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Antimony)
Description
Ruby-red solid; Yellowish-green modifications also exist; [Merck Index] Red crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in medicine; [HSDB]
Comments
Symptoms of iodide poisoning are mucous membrane irritation, rhinorrhea, headache, and skin rash; Antimony compounds can cause injury to the liver, kidneys, heart, and lungs; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "Antimony" and linked occupational diseases. See "Iodine" for the TLV of Iodides.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.5 mg/m3, as Sb (0.01 ppm, inhalable fraction and vapor (iodides))
PEL (OSHA)
0.5 mg/m3, as Sb
IDLH (NIOSH)
50 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
VP = 1 mm Hg at 163.6 deg C; [HSDB] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Antimony compound, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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