Agent Name |
Stibine |
CAS Number |
7803-52-3 |
Formula |
H3-Sb |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Antimony hydride; Antimony trihydride; Hydrogen antimonide; [NIOSH] UN2676 |
Category |
Hydrides |
Description |
Colorless gas with a disagreeable odor like hydrogen sulfide; [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
Stibine gas may be formed during battery overcharging or when antimony compounds come in contact with an acid plus a reducing substance such as zinc. Stibine is used as a dopant in the microelectronics industry. [ACGIH] |
Comments |
A few cases of occupational stibine poisoning have been reported. Like arsine, stibine is a hemolytic agent that also injures the kidneys and liver. [ACGIH] A respiratory tract irritant that may have effects on the blood (hemolysis), liver, kidneys, and CNS; [ICSC] Liquefied gas may cause burns or frostbite; [CAMEO] Animals exposed to lethal concentrations develop anemia, hemoglobinuria, and acute renal failure. [HSDB] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
TIH |
Yes |
TLV (ACGIH) |
0.1 ppm |
PEL (OSHA) |
0.1 ppm |
IDLH (NIOSH) |
5 ppm |
Excerpts from Documentation for IDLHs |
Other animal data: It has been reported that exposure of dogs and cats to 40 to 45 ppm for 1 hour has proven dangerous [Webster 1946]. |
Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (mice) = 100 ppm/1H |
Flammability (NFPA) |
4: burns readily |
Adverse Effects |
Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: STIBINE
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