Antimony
- CAS Number
- 7440-36-0
- HSN Code
- 81101000
- Molecular Formula
- Sb
- Catalogue Number
- AL0463
- Purity
- ≥ 99%
- Molecular Weight
- 121.75 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Antimony(0) is an elemental antimony.
Also known as Antimony powder, Antimony metal.
- Catalogue No.
- AL0463
- CAS Number
- 7440-36-0
- Molecular Formula
- Sb
- Molecular Weight
- 121.75 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 81101000
- Grade
- 99%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 630.028 °C (gray antimony); trans gray 0 (black antimony); Boiling point: 1587 °C; Density: 6.68 g/cu cm at 20 °C; Solubility: Insoluble in water.
- Appearance
- Silver metal; hexagonal (gray antimony); black amorphous solid (black antimony)
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 100 gm plastic bottle, 500 gm plastic bottle
- Storage
- Separated from oxidants, acids, halogens and food and feedstuffs.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Antimony
- Catalogue No.
- AL0463
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 7440-36-0
- EC Number
- 231-146-5
- Grade
- 99%
- EC Index Number
- Not specified
- Chemical Formula
- Sb
- HSN Code
- 81101000
- Synonyms
- Antimony powder, Antimony metal
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Used in alloy production and as a precursor for antimony compounds.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Not classified as hazardous (majority of notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory)
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 5354495 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- None required
- Signal word
- None
- Hazard statements
- None
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- May cause respiratory irritation and skin irritation.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Antimony
- CAS No.
- 7440-36-0
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing, wash the skin with soap and water, and get medical attention promptly.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Irritation of the respiratory tract, skin, and eyes.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Advice for firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Avoid dust formation. Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin. Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Separated from oxidants, acids, halogens and food and feedstuffs.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Handle with gloves.
- Eye protection
- Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if dust is generated.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- Gray
- Odour
- Odourless
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- 630.028 °C (gray antimony); trans gray 0 (black antimony)
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- 1587 °C
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- Not applicable
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable under normal conditions
- Vapour pressure
- 1 mm Hg at 886 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not applicable
- Density
- 6.68 g/cu cm at 20 °C
- Solubility
- Insoluble in water
- Log Pow
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Dust may form explosive mixtures in air
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions, but may react with strong oxidizers.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Slightly oxidized in air.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- On combustion, forms toxic fumes of antimony oxides (see ICSC 0012). Reacts violently with oxidants, acids, halogens and powdered metals. This generates fire and explosion hazard.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, halogens.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Antimony oxide.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 7 g/kg; LD50 Rat i.p. 100 mg/kg; LD50 Mice i.p. 90 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (IATA)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (ADN)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (RID)
- Not assigned
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Antimony powder
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Antimony powder
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Antimony powder
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Antimony powder
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Antimony powder
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- Not classified as hazardous for transport
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (IMDG)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (IATA)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (ADN)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (RID)
- Not applicable
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used in flame-retardant alloy formulation and as a starting material for antimony compound synthesis.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL00162
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 121.75 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 99% | 99.5% |
| Moisture content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related substances | None detected | None detected |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water | Insoluble in water |
The above product is expected to comply with 99% grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | ≥ 99% | m.p. 630.028 °C (gray antimony); trans gray 0 (black antimony); b.p. 1587 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | Insoluble in water |
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