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Antimony Trioxide

Antimony Trioxide (Sb₂O₃)

Non-medical deleterious substances

We started antimony smelting in Japan in 1900, and in 1972, we began mass production of antimony trioxide. The product is used most widely as a flame-retardant auxiliary. In addition, it is also valuable as a catalyst for polyester resin production, and it has become an indispensable material in the manufacturing field.
Existing chemical substance: 1-543 CAS: 1309-64-4

Antimony trioxide (Non-medical deleterious substances)

Main applications

Flame-retardant auxiliary
For flame-retardant plastics, combining antimony trioxide with a halogen based flame-retardant auxiliary creates a synergistic effect that enhances its efficiency. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the total amount of required flame retardant additive, and flame retardancy can be achieved without impairing the functional properties of the plastic material.

Polymerization catalyst for polyester
Antimony trioxide is used as a polymerization catalyst for polyester, making it possible to produce high-quality polyester at low cost.

Other applications
Material of Varistor (complex oxide), fining agent for optical lenses, pigment

Chemical and physical properties of antimony trioxide
Chemical formula Sb₂O₃ Boiling point 1425°C Appearance White powder Solubility

[Soluble]
Hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid
Tartaric acid, alkali

[Non-soluble]
Water, nitric acid
Molecular weight 291.5 Specific gravity 5.2 Crystal structure Mainly equiaxial
Melting point 656°C Mohs hardness 2–2.5 Conductivity Poor conductor

  • Antimony ore

  • Antimony ingot

  • Antimony trioxide

  • MSA grade

  • MSL grade

Main grades
MSA (Standard grade) Featuring a relatively small average particle size of 1 μm and narrow size distribution, this is a standard grade that can be used in any application. MSH (Catalyst, high purity grade) Offers higher purity than standard grade and very good solubility in solvents such as hydrochloric acid and ethylene glycol.
Ideal for polyester polymerization catalysts and phosphors.
MSF (Fine particle grade) Because the average particle size is more fine at 0.5 μm, MSF features high hiding power and less sedimentation during dispersion, etc., making it ideal for flame-retardants of fibers and paints. MSL (Coarse particle grade) Larger particles with an average size of 2 to 7 μm, suitable for product applications that require transparency and showing the pigment color.
MSE (Encapsulant grade) A product with few ionic impurities and coarse particles, making it ideal as a flame retardant for electronic materials. MSW (General-purpose grade) General-purpose grade that can be used for any application.
Standard table by grade
Standard item MSA MSF MSE MSH MSL MSW
Sb₂O₃ min % 99.5 99.5 99.5 99.7 99.5 99.5
Pb less than % 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.1
As less than % 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.1
Fe max % 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.01
Whiteness min % 90.5 93 90.5 87.5 87.5 87.5
Average particle size μm 0.8–1.2 0.5–0.8 0.8–1.2 0.8–1.2 2–7 <1.2
Hydrochloric acid solution ppm - - - <10 - -
Application
 Resin ● ● ● ●
Fiber ● ● ●
Paint ● ● ● ●
Electronic materials ● ● ● ●
Catalyst ●

* Support for standards other than the above are also available. Please contact us.

About antimony oxide

* For resin compatibility list by product, click here.
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