Antimony(III) oxide Selectipur® di-Antimony trioxide

CAS :1309-64-4 Do not allow to enter sewerage system

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Possible risks of irreversible effects.
After inhalation	Irritations of the mucous membranes, coughing, and dyspnoea.
After skin contact	Irritations.
After eye contact	Irritations.
After swallowing	irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract. Swallowing causes nausea and vomiting.
The following applies to trivalent antimony compounds in general	after uptake and absorption as a result of misuse or improper handling, drop in blood pressure, hepatotoxic effect, in some circumstances myalgia, dyspnoea, dermatitis. drop in blood pressure , cardiac dysrhythmia
Additional informations	Damage of: kidneys

Protective equipments / General working measures
	Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Avoid inhalation of dusts.
Person-related precautionary measures	Carefully take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
Suitable extinguishing media	In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood.

First aid
	After inhalation fresh air. Summon doctor if necessary. After skin contact wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist if necessary. After swallowing make victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting, summon doctor. Laxative: Sodium sulfate (1 tablespoon/1/4 l water).

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