Product Name: Sodium Antimony (III) Gluconate
Other Names: Sodium antimonyl gluconate, Antimony sodium gluconate
Recommended Use: Pharmaceutical applications, laboratory use
Manufacturer: Contact supplier directly for detailed information
Address: Available upon request from supplier
Contact Number: Refer to product label or supplier documentation for specific emergency response contact
Emergency Procedures: Refer to national Poison Control Center or local medical emergency hotline
CAS Number: 1549-41-7
EC Number: 216-446-9
GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 3, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Eye Damage/Irritation Category 2
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Toxic if swallowed, causes skin and eye irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing; do not ingest or inhale the powder; use in a well-ventilated area or under fume hood
Possible Health Effects: Risk of severe irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; ingestion harms internal organs
Physical Hazards: Dust can form explosive mixtures in air
Environmental Hazards: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Chemical Name: Sodium antimony (III) gluconate
Formula: C12H22O14SbNa2·nH2O
Molecular Weight: Approximately 557 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Concentration: Typically supplied at 98-100% purity
Impurities: Trace levels of unreacted starting materials possible depending on synthesis
Hazardous Components: Antimony in trivalent oxidation state, sodium ion, gluconic acid residuals
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, monitor for difficulty breathing, seek medical attention if symptoms occur
Skin Contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes, medical evaluation suggested if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing, seek medical care for persistent irritation
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel, seek immediate medical attention
Advice for Rescuers: Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye protection; avoid direct contact
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Agents: Avoid using water jet as it may spread the chemical; avoid direct stream on burning powder
Exposure Hazards: Thermal decomposition generates toxic antimony oxides and carbon oxides
Firefighting Instructions: Isolate the hazard area, keep unauthorized personnel out, move containers from fire area if it can be done without risk, stay upwind
Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear
Combustion Products: Antimony trioxide, sodium oxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment including respirator, chemical goggles, gloves, and lab coat; avoid breathing dust
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage; do not allow product to enter drains or waterways
Containment Methods: Sweep up or vacuum spill using suitable equipment, minimize dust formation
Cleanup Methods: Collect and place in properly labeled waste containers for disposal, ventilate area, wash down residues using appropriate cleaning solutions
Decontamination: Dispose of contaminated cleaning materials as chemical waste
Handling: Work in well-ventilated areas or chemical fume hoods, use protective equipment, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, minimize dust generation
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, keep away from incompatible substances such as strong oxidizers and acids
Special Conditions: Store away from food and beverages, prevent unauthorized access, keep container upright and properly labeled
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizers, reducing agents
Engineering Controls: Use only in chemical fume hoods or with appropriate exhaust ventilation, local exhaust recommended
Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH exposure limits for this compound, but antimony compounds: OSHA PEL (8-hour TWA): 0.5 mg/m3
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles or face shield, lab coat or apron, respiratory protection for high dust concentrations
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke during use, remove contaminated clothing and clean before reuse
Environmental Exposure Controls: Prevent release to environment, ensure waste is contained and disposed according to regulations
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
pH (5% solution): 6-8
Boiling Point: Not determined
Melting Point: Decomposes at elevated temperatures above 205°C
Solubility: Soluble in water, insoluble in most organic solvents
Density: Approximately 2.0-2.3 g/cm3
Vapor Pressure: Not volatile
Flash Point: Not flammable
Partition Coefficient: Data not available (compound is ionic and water soluble)
Decomposition Temperature: >205°C
Viscosity: Not applicable for solid
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with strong acids forming toxic antimony gases, possible violent reaction with strong oxidizers
Decomposition Products: Produces antimony oxides, sodium oxide, carbon monoxide and dioxide upon heating or combustion
Incompatible Materials: Acids, oxidizing agents, reducing agents
Polymerization: Does not undergo hazardous polymerization
Acute Toxicity: LD50 (oral, rat): reported values for antimony compounds range 115-600 mg/kg, specific data for sodium antimony gluconate limited
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes moderate to severe irritation based on antimony content
Eye Damage/Irritation: Contact may cause redness, watering, and pain
Chronic Effects: Long-term exposure to antimony compounds linked to liver and heart damage, blood and kidney effects
Carcinogenicity: Antimony trioxide classified as possible human carcinogen (IARC Group 2B); gluconate forms not sufficiently evaluated
Sensitization: No evidence of allergic sensitization from sodium antimony gluconate
Mutagenicity: Data inadequate
Reproductive Toxicity: Animal studies with some antimony compounds show developmental toxicity, evidence in humans not conclusive
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, eye contact
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long lasting harmful effects in aquatic environments
Persistence and Degradability: Chemical stability suggests low biodegradability, antimony persists in environment
Bioaccumulation Potential: Antimony compounds show moderate bioaccumulation in aquatic and terrestrial organisms
Mobility: Readily dissolves in water; potential for migration through soil and groundwater
Other Adverse Effects: Accumulation in sediments may harm benthic organisms, careful waste management advised
Disposal Methods: Dispose of material through a licensed chemical waste disposal contractor
Packaging Disposal: Clean and recycle or incinerate empty containers according to regional regulations
Waste Code: Consult national or local hazardous waste listings for antimony compounds
Special Precautions: Do not dispose via drains or regular trash; segregate waste
Environmental Release: Prevent material from entering waterways, sewers, and soil
UN Number: Not assigned specifically for sodium antimony gluconate (refer to local, rail, sea, air regulations governing antimony compounds)
DOT Shipping Name: Antimony compound, n.o.s. (not otherwise specified)
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (toxic substances)
Packing Group: III (minor hazard)
Labeling Requirements: Toxic substance label, environmental hazard symbol where required
Marine Pollutant: Yes, when in bulk shipment
Special Precautions: Protect containers from rupture or leakage, secure in transit to prevent spills
TSCA Status: Listed in US Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
EU REACH: Registration required for import and use; antimony compounds included in substance of very high concern (SVHC) watchlists
OSHA: Antimony compounds regulated for occupational exposure
SARA Title III: Subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act reporting requirements
California Prop 65: Antimony trioxide listed for reproductive toxicity; sodium antimony gluconate not specifically listed, but risk assessment suggested
Other Regulatory Listings: Consult local, state, and international chemical safety regulations for antimony compounds
Workplace Labelling: Hazard warning labels required in all use and storage locations, safety instructions supplied with container
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