Antimony trisulfide

Synonyms

Antimonous sulfide; Antimony Orange; Antimony sesquisulfide; Antimony sulfide; Antimony sulfide (Sb2S3); Antimony trisulfide colloid; Antimony vermilion; Antimony(3+) sulfide; Black antimony; C.I. 77060; C.I. Pigment Red 107; CI 77060; CI Pigment Red 107; Crimson antimony; Crimson antimony sulphide; Diantimony trisulfide; Lymphoscan; Needle antimony; Stibnite; [ChemIDplus] UN1549

Category

Metalloid Compounds (Antimony)

Description

Black solid (naturally occurring form, stibnite) or orange-red solid; [Hawley] If the unstable red-orange modification occurs along with the black, crystalline form, the mixture can be carmine or brownish red; [HSDB] Black odorless chunks; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used in pyrotechnics, explosives, matches, and percussion caps; Also used to make ruby glass, vermilion (yellow pigment), antimony salts, camouflage paints, and veterinary medications; [HSDB] Potential exposure from glassblowing (antiquing); [www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/medium.html]

Comments

Antimony compounds can cause injury to the liver, kidneys, heart, and lungs; [HSDB] "Sulfides of the heavy metals are generally insoluble and hence have little toxic action except through the liberation of hydrogen sulfide." [Sax] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Antimony" and linked occupational diseases.

Biomedical References

0.5 mg/m3, as Sb

0.5 mg/m3, as Sb

50 mg/m3, as Sb

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Antimony compound, inorganic, solid, n.o.s."

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Probable (2a)

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Glass Manufacturing
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)

Activities

Activities with risk of exposure:

• Glassblowing