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First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures
Eye contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention.

Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention. If necessary, call a poison center or physician. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Skin contact:
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention. If necessary, call a poison center or physician. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Ingestion:
Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Protection of first-aiders:
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves.

MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS; BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED
Potential acute health effects
Inhalation: Toxic if inhaled.
Skin contact: Toxic in contact with skin.
Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms: No specific data.

INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled.
Specific treatments: No specific treatment.

Fire-fighting measures

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable extinguishing media: Use dry chemical or CO2.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: water and foam

SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE
Hazards from the substance or mixture:
This material is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Fire water contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.

Hazardous combustion products:
Decomposition products may include the following materials:
Hydrogen fluoride (HF).
metal oxide/oxides

ADVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Special precautions for firefighters:
Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. Clothing for fire-fighters (including helmets, protective boots and gloves) conforming to European standard EN 469 will provide a basic level of protection for chemical incidents.

Accidental release measures

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
For non-emergency personnel:
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.

For emergency responders:
If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the information in "For non-emergency personnel".

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Water polluting material. May be harmful to the environment if released in large quantities. Collect spillage.

METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP
Small spill:
Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Large spill:
Move containers from spill area. Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Handling and storage

The information in this section contains generic advice and guidance. The list of Identified Uses should be consulted for any available use-specific information provided in the Exposure Scenario(s).

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
Protective measures:
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest. Avoid release to the environment. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container.

Advice on general occupational hygiene:
Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.

CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES
Keep under inert atmosphere.
Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and drink. Store locked up. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

SPECIFIC END USE(S)
Recommendations: Not available.
Industrial sector specific solutions: Not available.

The substance must be handled under strictly controlled conditions as laid out in Article 18 paragraph 4 REACH-regulation. DETAILED information on risk management measures recommended to the user in accordance with Art. 18 paragraph 4 and ECHA REACH Guidance on intermediates (2010), Annex 3 and Practical Guide 16 (2014) is attached to section 13 of the IUCLID dossier.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
UN1549
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ANTIMONY COMPOUND, INORGANIC, SOLID, N.O.S. (Antimony(III) fluoride)
Chemical name:
Antimony(III) fluoride
Language:
English
Labels:
6.1 and label environmentally hazardous
Special provisions / remarks
Special provisions:
Hazard identification number: 60
Limited quantity: 5 kg
Special provisions: 45, 274, 512
Tunnel code: (E)

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
UN1549
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ANTIMONY COMPOUND, INORGANIC, SOLID, N.O.S. (Antimony(III) fluoride)
Chemical name:
Antimony(III) fluoride
Language:
English
Labels:
6.1 and label environmentally hazardous
Remarksopen allclose all

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
UN1549
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ANTIMONY COMPOUND, INORGANIC, SOLID, N.O.S. (Antimony(III)fluoride)
Chemical name:
Antimony(III) fluoride
Labels:
6.1 and label environmentally hazardous
Remarksopen allclose all

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
UN1549
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Antimony compound, inorganic, solid, n.o.s. (Antimony(III) fluoride)
Chemical name:
Antimony(III) fluoride
Labels:
6.1 and label environmentally hazardous
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Passenger and Cargo Aircraft:
Quantity limitation: 100 kg
Packaging instructions: 670

Cargo Aircraft Only
Quantity limitation: 200 kg
Packaging instructions: 677

Limited Quantities - Passenger Aircraft
Quantity limitation: 10 kg
Packaging instructions: Y645

Additional transport information

Additional information
Special provisions / remarks / other:
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code: Not available.

Exposure controls / personal protection

The information in this section contains generic advice and guidance. The list of Identified Uses should be consulted for any available use-specific information provided in the Exposure Scenario(s).

CONTROL PARAMETERS
Occupational exposure limits:
Product/ingredient name: antimony trifluoride
Exposure limit values: ACGIH TLV (United States, 2/2010). TWA: 0,5 mg/m³, (as Sb) 8 hour(s).

Recommended monitoring procedures:
If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment. Reference should be made to European Standard EN 689 for methods for the assessment of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents and national guidance documents for methods for the determination of hazardous substances.

Derived effect levels: No DELs available.
Predicted effect concentrations: No PECs available.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Appropriate engineering controls:
Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits.

Individual protection measures
Hygiene measures:
Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Eye/face protection:
Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts.

Skin protection
Hand protection:
>8 hours (breakthrough time): nitrile rubber 0,11 mm
<1 hours (breakthrough time): nitrile rubber 0,11 mm

Body protection:
Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Other skin protection:
Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Respiratory protection:
Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.
Recommended: Filtertyp B-(P3)

Environmental exposure controls:
Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

The substance must be handled under strictly controlled conditions as laid out in Article 18 paragraph 4 REACH-regulation. DETAILED information on risk management measures recommended to the user in accordance with Art. 18 paragraph 4 and ECHA REACH Guidance on intermediates (2010), Annex 3 and Practical Guide 16 (2014) is attached to section 13 of the IUCLID dossier.

Stability and reactivity

REACTIVITY
No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

CHEMICAL STABILITY
Moisture-sensitive material.
Handle under inert gas.

POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Exposure to heat and moisture

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
water
acids
oxidizing agents
reducing agents
metals

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
hydrogen fluoride

Disposal considerations

The information in this section contains generic advice and guidance. The list of Identified Uses should be consulted for any available use-specific information provided in the Exposure Scenario(s).

WASTE TREATMENT METHODS
Product
Methods of disposal:
The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Significant quantities of waste product residues should not be disposed of via the foul sewer but processed in a suitable effluent treatment plant. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements.

Hazardous waste:
The classification of the product Hazardous waste may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.

Packaging
Methods of disposal:
The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration should only be considered when recycling is not feasible.

Special precautions:
This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.