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NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Exposure limits, Respirator Recommendations, First Aid, more...
The Pocket Guide is a source of general industrial hygiene information on several hundred chemicals/classes found in the work environment. Key data provided for each chemical/substance includes name (including synonyms/trade names), structure/formula, CAS/RTECS Numbers, DOT ID, conversion factors, exposure limits, IDLH, chemical and physical properties, measurement methods, personal protection, respirator recommendations, symptoms, and first aid.
- Antimony CAS No. 7440-36-0
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Documentation for Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations (IDLH)
The IDLH documents the criteria and information sources that have been used by NIOSH to determine immediately dangerous to life or health concentrations.
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM)
NMAM is a collection of methods for sampling and analysis of contaminants in workplace air, and in the blood and urine of workers who are occupationally exposed.
- Elements (No. 7300) [PDF - 122.6 KB]
- Elements (No. 7301) [PDF - 106.5 KB]
- Elements (No. 7303) [PDF - 85.7 KB]
- Elements (in blood or tissue) (No 8005) [PDF - 38 KB]
NIOSH Criteria Document - Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Antimony
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 78-216 (September 1978)
Presents a standard to prevent the adverse effects of exposure to Antimony over a working lifetime.
NIOSH Worker Notification Program
NIOSH conducts research to prevent illnesses and injuries in the workplace. The NIOSH Worker Notification Program notifies workers and other stakeholders about the findings of these research studies.
NIOSH Firefighter Exposure to Antimony FAQs
Antimony exposure among firefighters: frequently asked questions regarding the NIOSH health hazard evaluation in Florida, February 2009.
Occupational Safety and Health Guideline for Antimony [PDF - 292 KB]
Related Resources
Toxicological Profile for Antimony (ATSDR)
OSHA (Chemical Sampling Information): Antimony
New Jersey Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets: Antimony [PDF - 105 KB]
EPA (Ground and Drinking Water): Antimony
Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) (EPA): Antimony
(RAIS) Risk Assessment Information System: Antimony
NLM (Hazardous Substance Data Bank): Antimony
IARC Monographs (Vol. 47): Antimony Trioxide [PDF - 62 KB]
WHO-Antimony in Drinking Water
- Page last reviewed: November 21, 2011
- Page last updated: November 21, 2011
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division