Antimony trioxide

Antimony trioxide

Inhalation Toxicity of Metal Particles and Vapors

Published in Jacob Loke, Pathophysiology and Treatment of Inhalation Injuries, 2020

Pneumoconiosis and obstructive lung diseases have been observed after longterm occupational exposure. Among antimony trioxide workers, the incidences of pneumoconiosis and emphysema were 21% and 42%, respectively. Rats exposed to unknown concentrations of Sb2O3 for up to 14 months developed pneumonitis, lipoid pneumonia, fibrous thickening of alveolar walls, and focal fibrosis (Elinder and Friberg, 1977).

Determination of heavy metals and risk assessment in nail cosmetics sold in Seoul, Korea

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Published in Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2023

Suun Kim, Chaeman Choi, Myeongsook Lee, Insook Hwang

Antimony may cause respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal effects [10]. Antimony trioxide is suspected carcinogenic potential in humans (Group 2B). Dermal absorption of antimony has not been studied well but one study showed that 0.26% of antimony trioxide would be absorbed through human skin by an in vitro percutaneous study [11]. Antimony sulphide form usually is used in cosmetics for colour pigment. In Korea, antimony is adopted by national limits as an impurity in cosmetics (10µg/g) [5].

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