The major application for antimony trichloride is as the feed material for catalyzing the formation of cfc. Typically the antimony trichloride is chlorinated to form the pentachloride which is the active catalyst. A second application is as a catalyst for the brominated flame retardant compound.
Packing
Packing in specially a moisture/air sealed polythene pouch of 5 kg. Each. And 4 pouches packed in plastic drums.
Safety precautions
Product is corrosive and when it comes in contact with moisture it will generate hydrochloric acid vapour. Wear goggles and respirators for handling and avoid direct skin contact, inhalation and ingestion.
Properties of this chemical are given below:-
Assay [sbcl3] 99.500% min.
Sb 53.000% min.
Substance insoluble in hydrochloric acid and chloroform
Insoluble matter 0.005% max.
Arsenic [as] 0.002% max.
Iron [fe] 0.0005% max.
Lead[pb] 0.0010% max.
Boiling point 222°c
Solubility in water hydrolyxed to sbocl and hcl
Appearance white granual powder
Specific gravity 3.06
Melting point 73.4°c
