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.
Antimony trichloride is a noncombustible,
clear, colorless, crystalline solid. Acrid, pungent odor.
Colourless Crystal Or Flakes,fuming in moist air.
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.
Used in the chemical microscopy of drugs.
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.
Bronzing iron, especially gun barrels; mordant for patent leather and in dyeing; coloring zinc black; manufacture of lakes, particularly from dye woods; furniture polishes.
Although manufacture from antimony metal and chlorine is expensive, it is feasible on a small scale. The best procedure is to react chlorine with antimony metal in liquid antimony trichloride or concentrated hydrochloric acid. In the first case the temperature can be as high as 200 ℃. Equally good results are obtained by dissolving antimony oxides in hot, concentrated hydrochloric acid. Distillation of the crude product or its solution in strong hydrochloric acid in the presence of some metallic antimony or iron (to reduce antimony(V) and iron(III) compounds) then yields pure antimony trichloride.
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.
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.
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.
Antimony trichloride is a colorless crystalline solid. Antimony trichloride is shipped as a solid or liquid solution. Antimony trichloride is decomposed slowly by water to hydrochloric acid and antimony oxychloride. Antimony oxychloride is soluble in hydrochloric acid but insoluble in water. Antimony trichloride is corrosive to metals and tissue.
Fumes in air to form hydrochloric acid [Merck 11th ed. 1989]. Decomposed by water to form hydrochloric acid and antimony oxychloride.
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.
Corrosive liquid or solid. Very irritating to
eyes, skin.
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.
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.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Moderately toxic by
ingestion. Human pulmonary system effects
by inhalation. Corrosive by vigorous
reaction with moisture, generating heat and
hydrogen chloride gas (a strong irritant),
whch can cause pulmonary edema when
inhaled. Systemic effects can be caused by
the antimony. See also ANTIMONY
COMPOUNDS. Experimental reproductive
effects. Mutation data reported. When
heated to decomposition it emits very toxic
fumes of chlorine and antimony. It can react
violently with aluminum, potassium,
sodmm.
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.
his chemical gets into the eyes, remove anycontact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least15 min, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek med ical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts theskin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediatelywith soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. Ifthis chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, includ ing resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR ifheart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medicalfacility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medi cal attention. If victim is conscious, administer water or252 Antimony trichloridemilk. Do not induce vomiting. Medical observation isrecommended for 24°48 h after breathing overexposure, aspulmonary edema may be delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized paramedic may consideradministering a corticosteroid spray.
(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.
UN1733 Antimony trichloride, Hazard class: 8;
Labels: 8-Corrosive material.
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.
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.
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.
