Antimony(III) oxide, Puratronic™, 99.999% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 1309-64-4 | O3Sb2 | 291.52 g/mol

Antimony(III) oxide finds use as flame retardant wherein it synergistically acts with halogenated materials. It is employed in opacifying glasses, ceramics and enamels. In the preparation of optical and ruby glass, antimony trioxide serves as a bubble remover. Further, it is a useful catalyst in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET plastic) and the vulcanization of rubber.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1309-64-4
• Molecular Formula: O3Sb2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 291.52
• MDL Number: MFCD00011214
• InChI Key: GHPGOEFPKIHBNM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: diantimony(3+) trioxidandiide
• SMILES: [O--].[O--].[O--].[Sb+3].[Sb+3]

• Boiling Point: 1550°C (sublimation)
• Melting Point: 656°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.99% (Metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in potassium hydroxide,hydrochloricacid and acetic acid; insoluble in organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 291.5
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 5.67
• Chemical Name or Material: Antimony(III) oxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H351
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber	215-175-0
RTECSNumber	CC5650000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only