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Antimony trisulfide

CAS: 1345-04-6

Overview

Antimony trisulfide (CAS 1345-04-6 ), also sold as antimonous sulfide or black antimony, is an inorganic sulfide compound used primarily as a flame retardant and pigment across industrial manufacturing.

Its role in combustion management and coloration makes it a recurring specification in rubber compounding, pyrotechnic formulations, and specialty coatings for various industrial sectors.

In rubber and tire manufacturing, this compound functions as both a flame retardant additive and a vulcanization modifier, improving heat resistance in finished compounds and materials.

Pyrotechnic and match manufacturing industries rely on it as a fuel component and friction-sensitive oxidizer contributor in strike surfaces and delay compositions for safety and performance.

As needle antimony, it appears in certain specialty pigment applications where its dark coloration is required in printing inks and industrial coatings for specific aesthetic and functional needs.

Mining and metallurgical processors also source it as a precursor material in antimony refining and recovery operations, ensuring a steady supply for downstream chemical production.

The material is supplied as a fine black powder, with particle size and purity specifications varying by end-use grade. Technical grade is the standard commercial form for most uses.

High-purity grades are available for pyrotechnic and specialty chemical applications. Typical purity levels range from 95% to 99%+, with moisture content and heavy metal impurity limits specified.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point550 °C
Boiling Point1013 °C
Density4.562 g/cm³
Appearanceblack powder
ColorDark gray to black
Formpowder
Water SolubilitySoluble in concentrated acids. Insoluble in water.
Refractive Index4.303

Safety & Handling

Danger GHS07 GHS08 GHS09 Hazard Statements H302 H302 H319 H319 H332 H332 H350 H350 H351 H351 H372 H372 H373 H373 H401 H401 H402 H402 H411 H411 Precautionary Statements P203 P203 P260 P260 P261 P261 P264 P264 P270 P270 P271 P271 P273 P273 P280 P280 P317 P317 P318 P318 P319 P319 P330 P330 P391 P391 P405 P405 P501 P501 P264+P265 P264+P265 P301+P317 P301+P317 P304+P340 P304+P340 P337+P317 P337+P317 P305+P351+P338 P305+P351+P338

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code28309020
UN Number1549
ADR Class6.1
Packing GroupIII
Storage Class6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK (Germany)2

Other Names

Antimonous sulfide | Needle antimony | Black antimony | Antimony Orange | Crimson antimony | Antimony vermilion | Antimony trisulfide colloid | Diantimony trisulfide

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
1345-04-6
EC Number
215-713-4
Mol. Weight
339.7
HS Code
28309020

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