CAS Number: 7440-36-0. A metalloid element that is commonly
metallic silvery white, crystalline, and brittle. It is used
especially as a constituent of alloys and semiconductors.
Chemical symbol = Sb. Molecular weight: 121.75 g/mol.
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Everyone is exposed to low levels of antimony in the
environment. Acute (short-term) exposure to antimony by
inhalation in humans results in effects on the skin and eyes.
Respiratory effects, such as inflammation of the lungs, chronic
bronchitis, and chronic emphysema, are the primary effects
noted from chronic (long-term) exposure to antimony in humans
via inhalation. Human studies are inconclusive regarding
antimony exposure and cancer, while animal studies have
reported lung tumors in rats exposed to antimony trioxide via
inhalation. EPA has not classified antimony for
carcinogenicity.