General Description
Antimony trichloride is a colorless crystalline solid. ANTIMONY TRICHLORIDE, LIQUID(10025-91-9) is shipped as a solid or liquid solution. ANTIMONY TRICHLORIDE, LIQUID(10025-91-9) is decomposed slowly by water to hydrochloric acid and antimony oxychloride. Antimony oxychloride is soluble in hydrochloric acid but insoluble in water. ANTIMONY TRICHLORIDE, LIQUID(10025-91-9) is corrosive to metals and tissue.
Reactivity Profile
Acidic salts, such as ANTIMONY TRICHLORIDE, are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydrogen ions and have pH's of less than 7.0. They react as acids to neutralize bases. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of inorganic acids, inorganic oxoacids, and carboxylic acid. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible. Many of these compounds catalyze organic reactions.
Air & Water Reactions
Fumes in air to form hydrochloric acid [Merck 11th ed. 1989]. Decomposed by water to form hydrochloric acid and antimony oxychloride.
Hazard
Corrosive liquid or solid. Very irritating to
eyes, skin.
Health Hazard
TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. Reaction with water or moist air will release toxic, corrosive or flammable gases. Reaction with water may generate much heat that will increase the concentration of fumes in the air. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.
Potential Exposure
It is used to make antimony salts and
drugs; to fireproof textiles; and as a catalyst in many
organic reactions; as a reagent for chloral, aromatic hydrocarbons,
vitamin A, and for drug identification.
Fire Hazard
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Vapors may accumulate in confined areas (basement, tanks, hopper/tank cars etc.). Substance will react with water (some violently), releasing corrosive and/or toxic gases and runoff. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,
begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including
resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if
heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical
attention. If victim is conscious, administer water or
milk. Do not induce vomiting. Medical observation is
recommended for 24 to 48 hours after breathing overexposure,
as pulmonary edema may be delayed. As first aid for
pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized paramedic may
consider administering a drug or other inhalation therapy.
Shipping
UN1733 Antimony trichloride, Hazard class: 8;
Labels: 8-Corrosive material.
Incompatibilities
Decomposes in water, forming hydrochloric
acid and antimony oxychloride. Reacts violently
with strong bases; ammonia, alkali metals; aluminum,
potassium, sodium. Forms explosive mixture with perchloric
acid when hot. Reacts with air forming hydrochloric
acid. Attacks metals in the presence of moisture, forming
explosive hydrogen gas.
Description
Antimony trichloride is a noncombustible,clear, colorless, crystalline solid with an acrid, pungentodor. Molecular weight= 228.10; Boiling point= 223.3℃;Freezing/Melting point= 73℃; Specific gravity (H2O:1)=3.14 at 20℃; Heat of solution=2 1.6 3 105 J/kg; Heat offusion= 13.3 cal/g; Vapor pressure= 0.119 mmHg at 20℃.Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 M RatingSystem): Health 3, Flammability 0, Reactivity 2. Soluble inwater; solubility=10%[d]; reaction.
Chemical Properties
Antimony trichloride is a noncombustible,
clear, colorless, crystalline solid. Acrid, pungent odor.
Chemical Properties
Colourless Crystal Or Flakes,fuming in moist air.
Waste Disposal
Consult with environmental
regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal
practices. Generators of waste containing this contaminant
(≥100 kg/mo) must conform with EPA regulations governing
storage, transportation, treatment, and waste disposal.
Physical properties
Colorless crystalline solid; orthorhombic crystal; hygroscopic; density 3.14 g/cm3; melts at 73.4°C; boils at 220.3°C; readily dissolves in water undergoing hydrolysis; soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid, ethanol, acetone, benzene, dioxane and CS2.
Uses
Antimony Trichloride is used as a chlorinating agent, as a fireproofing agent in textiles; in bronzing steel and as a mordant in dyeing as well as a caustic in medicine. It is also used as an apoptosis agent that is used to detect cholesterols and carotenoids.
Uses
Bronzing iron, especially gun barrels; mordant for patent leather and in dyeing; coloring zinc black; manufacture of lakes, particularly from dye woods; furniture polishes.
Uses
Used in the chemical microscopy of drugs.
Definition
A white deliquescent
solid, formerly known as butter of antimony.
It is prepared by direct combination
of antimony and chlorine. It is readily hydrolyzed
by cold water to form a white precipitate
of antimony(III) chloride oxide
(antimonyl chloride, SbOCl):
SbCl3 + H2O = SbOCl + 2HCl.
Definition
ChEBI: An inorganic chloride salt with formula SbCl3. It is used as a reagent for detecting vitamin A and related carotenoids, reacting with the carotenoid to form a blue complex that can be measured by colorimetry (the Carr-Price test). Solu
ions of antimony trichloride were formerly used for dissolving and removing horn stubs from calves and goats.
Preparation
SbCl3 is prepared by reaction of chlorine with antimony, antimony trioxide or antimony trisulfide. It also may be made by treating antimony trioxide with concentrated hydrochloric acid.
Flammability and Explosibility
Nonflammable
storage
(1) Color Code—White: Corrosive or ContactHazard; Store separately in a corrosion-resistant location.(2) Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Store in asecure poison location. Prior to working with this chemicalyou should be trained on its proper handling and storage.Store in tightly closed containers under nitrogen in a cool,well-ventilated area away from water or moisture, heat andincompatible substances, such as strong bases, aluminum,potassium, and sodium.
Purification Methods
Dry the trichloride over P2O5 or by mixing it with toluene or xylene and distilling (water is carried off with the organic solvent), then distil it twice under dry nitrogen at 50mm, and sublime it twice in a vacuum into ampoules and seal. It can be crystallised from CS2 and is deliquescent. It fumes in moist air and is decomposed by H2O with precipitation of the basic chloride, but forms a clear solution in dilute HCl.