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Data Sheet

  Antimony Trisulfide Rev. Date 04/21/06
    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   01-1600
Appearance:   Black Powder
Antimony:   70.5% Min.
Sulfur:   24.8% Min.
Lead:   0.15% Max.
Arsenic:   0.06% Max.
Moisture:   0.20% Max.
Screen Analysis:   As Required
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  MIL-A-159D
 
PACKAGING:   50 & 100 lb. Polylined Net Containers, 50 lb. Plastic Pails, 100-250 lb. Fiber Drums
 
USES:   Also known as antimony sulfide or needle antimony finds use in pyrotechnics, the manufacture of matches and explosives, the production of certain glass and in the manufacture of pigments and paints. It is also used in the manufacture of brake linings.
 
HANDLING:   Do not store near acids, organics, oxidizable materials or where flammable or combustible materials are stored. Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages. Use dust respirator when handling. OSHA PEL & ACGIH TLV-TWA have been established for this compound at 0.5 mg/m3 as Sb. Material is a poison. This product may be subject to SARA Section 313 reporting requirements (Sb 70.5%). See MSDS for more information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Antimony Compounds, Inorganic, Solid, N.O.S. (Antimony Trisulfide)
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   UN# 1549, Class 6.1, P.G III, Label Code 6.1
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Antimony Trisulfide
 
CAS Number
RTECS Number
Melting point
Specific Gravity

1345-04-6
CC 9450000
550 °C (1022 °F)
4.64

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
Water Solubility

2157134
339.72
Sb2S3
Insoluble
 

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