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GLK: DS ATC 01
Effective
October 1999
Supersedes November 1997

Technical Information

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Great Lakes
Chemical Corporation

ANTIMONY TRICHLORIDE
CAS No. [10025919]
The major application for Antimony Trichloride is as the feed material for catalyzing the
formation of carbon chlorofluorides such as Freon and Geon. Typically the Antimony
Trichloride is chlorinated insitu to form the pentachloride which is the active catalyst.
A second application is as a catalyst for the bromination of phenyl rings to form specialty flame
retardants showing greater process and heat stability than products such as Decabromodiphenyl
Oxide.
Antimony Trichloride also finds use as an antiquing agent on bronze and brass to give controlled
blackening of the substrate materials.
Additionally, it is used as an intermediate reactant in several organo-antimony applications and to
obtain high grade Antimony organics.
Our special method of direct chlorination of Antimony metal provides for very low levels of
impurities and excellent control of levels of other valences of Antimony. This is accomplished at a
relatively low cost, compared to the traditional method of acidifying Antimony Trioxide..
Typical Chemical Composition
Antimony Trichloride
Total Antimony
Arsenic
Lead
Iron

SbCl3
Sb
As
Pb
Fe

99.5%

Minimum

53.1%
Minimum
0.1%
Maximum
0.07%
Maximum
0.002% Maximum

The use of proper protective equipment is recommended. Excess exposure to the product should
be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store the product in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
away from incompatible materials. Unless stated, proper storage will permit usage of the product
for 6 to 12 months from the date of receipt. For additional handling and toxicological information,
consult GLCC Material Safety Data Sheet # 00284.
The standard package is a 100 lb. aluminum laminated fiber drum with a moisture sealed
polyethylene liner. The product is also available in 50 lb. polyethylene drums.
The information supplied is presented in good faith and has been derived from sources believed to be reliable. Since conditions of use are beyond our control, all risks are assumed by the user. No
representation is expressed or implied, and nothing herein shall be construed as permission or recommendation to practice a patented invention without a license.

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