ˇ  1 Identification of substance:

• Product details:
   
• Product name: Potassium Pyroantimonate
     

ˇ    2 Composition/Data on components:

• Chemical characterization:
             Description: (CAS#)                                        
  Potassium Pyroantimonate (CAS# 12208-13-8): 100%
   
• Identification number(s):
   
• EINECS Number: 235-387-7
   
• EU Number: 051-003-00-9

ˇ    3 Hazards identification

• Hazard description:
  Xn Harmful
  N  Dangerous for the environment
   
• Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
  R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
  R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
   
• Classification system
   
• HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
  
    (Hazardous Materials Identification System)
  Health (acute effects) = 2
  Flammability = 0
  Reactivity = 0

ˇ    4 First aid measures

• After inhalation
  Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
   
• After skin contact
  Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
   
• After eye contact
  Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
   
• After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.

ˇ    5 Fire fighting measures

• Suitable extinguishing agents
  Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire.
   
• Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
    resulting gases:
  In case of fire, the following can be released:
  Toxic metal oxide fume
   
• Protective equipment:
  Wear self-contained respirator.
  Wear fully protective impervious suit.

ˇ    6 Accidental release measures

• Person-related safety precautions:
  Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
  Ensure adequate ventilation
   
• Measures for environmental protection:
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
   
• Measures for cleaning/collecting:
  Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
  Ensure adequate ventilation.
   
• Additional information:
  See Section 7 for information on safe handling
  See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
  See Section 13 for disposal information.

ˇ    7 Handling and storage

• Handling
   
• Information for safe handling:
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
  Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
  Prevent formation of dust.
   
• Information about protection against explosions and fires:
  The product is not flammable
   
• Storage
   
• Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
  No special requirements.
   
• Information about storage in one common storage facility:
  Do not store together with acids.
   
• Further information about storage conditions:
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

ˇ    8 Exposure controls and 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.
  
  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
   
• Additional information: No data
   
• Personal protective equipment
   
• General protective and hygienic measures
  The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
  Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
  Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
   
• Breathing equipment:
  Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
   
• Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
   
• Eye protection: Safety glasses
   
• Body protection: Protective work clothing.

ˇ    9 Physical and chemical properties:

• General Information
   
• Form: Powder
   
• Color: White
   
• Odor: Not determined
   
•                                      Value/Range  Unit    Method      
   
• Change in condition
   
• Melting point/Melting range:       Not determined
   
• Boiling point/Boiling range:       Not determined
   
• Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined
   
• Flash point:                       Not applicable
   
• Ignition temperature:              Not determined
   
• Decomposition temperature:         Not determined
   
• Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
   
• Explosion limits:
   
• Lower:                             Not determined
   
• Upper:                             Not determined
   
• Vapor pressure:                    Not determined
   
• Density:                           Not determined
   
• Solubility in / Miscibility with
   
• Water:                             Slightly soluble

ˇ   10 Stability and reactivity

• Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
  Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
   
• Materials to be avoided: Acids
   
• Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
   
• Dangerous products of decomposition: Toxic metal oxide fume

ˇ   11 Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:
   
• Primary irritant effect:
   
• on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
   
• on the eye: Irritating effect.
   
• Sensitization: No sensitizing 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.
   
• Additional toxicological information:
  To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
  No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

ˇ   12 Ecological information:

• Ecotoxical effects:
   
• Remark: Toxic for fish
   
• General notes:
  Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
  Toxic for aquatic organisms

ˇ   13 Disposal considerations

• Product:
   
• Recommendation
  Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
   
• Un cleaned packaging:
   
• Recommendation:
  Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

ˇ   14 Transport information

• DOT regulations:
   
• Hazard class:             6.1
   
• Identification number:    UN1549
   
• Packing group:            III
   
• Proper shipping name (technical name):
                            Antimony compound, inorganic, solid, n.o.s.                           (potassium antimonate)
  
   
• Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)
   
• ADR/RID class:            6.1 Toxic substances
   
• Item:                     59c
   
• Danger code (Kemler):     60
   
• UN-Number:                1549
   
• Description of goods:     Antimony compound, inorganic, solid, n.o.s.
                            (potassium antimonate)
   
• Maritime transport IMDG:
   
• IMDG Class:               6.1
   
• UN Number:                1549
   
• Packaging group:          III
   
• Proper shipping name:     Antimony compound, inorganic, solid, n.o.s.
                            (potassium antimonate)
   
• Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
   
• ICAO/IATA Class:          6.1
   
• UN/ID Number:             1549
   
• Packaging group:          III
   
• Proper shipping name:     Antimony compound, inorganic, solid, n.o.s.
                            (potassium antimonate)

ˇ   15 Regulations

• Product related hazard information's:
   
• Hazard symbols:
  Xn Harmful N Dangerous for the environment
   
• Risk phrases:
  20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
  51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
   
• Safety phrases:
  61    Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets
   
• National regulations
  This product is not listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory.  Use of this product is restricted to research and development only.
  Some or all of the components of this product are not listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) or the Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL).
  
   
• 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.

ˇ   16 Other information:

Prepared by: BLULUX LABORATORIES (P) LTD.

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