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Dibismuth trioxide
EC / List no.: 215-134-7
CAS no.: 1304-76-3
Mol. formula: Bi2O3
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
adhesives and sealants,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and
lubricants and greases.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters),
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids),
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
in the production of articles and
formulation in materials.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines),
vehicles and
electrical batteries and accumulators.
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones),
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery) and
rubber (e.g. tyres, shoes, toys).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
laboratory chemicals,
coating products,
metal surface treatment products,
inks and toners,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
adhesives and sealants and
lubricants and greases.
This substance is used in the following areas:
health services,
building & construction work,
scientific research and development and
mining.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
electrical, electronic and optical equipment,
machinery and vehicles and
chemicals.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
metal surface treatment products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
semiconductors,
coating products,
laboratory chemicals,
inks and toners,
metals,
explosives and
polymers.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials and
in the production of articles.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
metal surface treatment products,
laboratory chemicals,
coating products,
inks and toners,
semiconductors,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and
lubricants and greases.
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and
building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
machinery and vehicles,
electrical, electronic and optical equipment,
plastic products,
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement),
chemicals,
fabricated metal products and
textile, leather or fur.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
of substances in closed systems with minimal release and
as processing aid.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and
as processing aid.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 19/10/2023