ICSC 0220 - ANTIMONY PENTAFLUORIDE

ANTIMONY PENTAFLUORIDE	ICSC: 0220 (June 2011)
Antimony(V) fluoride

CAS #: 7783-70-2

UN #: 1732

EC Number: 232-021-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		Use powder, carbon dioxide. NO water. NO hydrous agents. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer immediately for medical attention. See Notes.
Skin	Redness. Serious skin burns. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer immediately for medical attention. Apply calcium gluconate to the burn areas.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burns in mouth and throat. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Vomiting. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to respiratory system Causes damage to the cardiovascular system and the respiratory tract through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Subsidiary Risks: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from combustible substances, reducing agents and food and feedstuffs. Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Do NOT store or transport in containers made from metal or glass. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

ANTIMONY PENTAFLUORIDE

ICSC: 0220

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance OILY COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including antimony and fluorine. Reacts violently with water. This produces toxic and corrosive hydrogen fluoride (see ICSC 0283). Attacks many metals. This produces a combustible/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).	Formula: SbF₅ Molecular mass: 216.8 Boiling point: 141°C Melting point: 8.3°C Relative density (water = 1): 3.00 Solubility in water: reaction Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 1.33

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
OILY COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including antimony and fluorine. Reacts violently with water. This produces toxic and corrosive hydrogen fluoride (see ICSC 0283). Attacks many metals. This produces a combustible/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).

Formula: SbF₅
Molecular mass: 216.8
Boiling point: 141°C
Melting point: 8.3°C
Relative density (water = 1): 3.00
Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 1.33

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Serious local effects and systemic effects by all routes of exposure. Effects of short-term exposure Corrosive. Inhalation may cause severe swelling of the throat. This may result in asphyxia. Inhalation may cause lung oedema, but only after initial corrosive effects on eyes and/or airways have become manifest. Exposure at high levels could cause severe lung damage. See Notes. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the cardiovascular system and respiratory tract. This may result in impaired functions.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
Serious local effects and systemic effects by all routes of exposure.

Effects of short-term exposure
Corrosive. Inhalation may cause severe swelling of the throat. This may result in asphyxia. Inhalation may cause lung oedema, but only after initial corrosive effects on eyes and/or airways have become manifest. Exposure at high levels could cause severe lung damage. See Notes. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the cardiovascular system and respiratory tract. This may result in impaired functions.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (as Sb): 0.5 mg/m³, as TWA. MAK: carcinogen category: 2; germ cell mutagen group: 3A

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered. See ICSC 0283. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.

NOTES

Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water.
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.
Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered.
See ICSC 0283.
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn, N; R: 20/22-51/53; S: (2)-61; Note: A, 1

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