The Organization History

The Antimony Oxide Industry Association (AOIA) was formed in 1978 to meet the requirements of the antimony oxide industry in the USA. At that time the highest priority was the response to the USA EPA concern for carcinogen studies. In 1983 the AOIA commissioned an inhalation study with rats. The study was peer reviewed and indicated that cancerous tumours were not formed in the lungs of rats. Over the years the AOIA has submitted information and comments to the US government on many issues.

In 2000, the IAOIA (International Antimony Oxide Industry Association) was formed by European and American (AOIA) Antimony Trioxide producers and the Japanese Mining Industry Association (JMIA) to develop scientific programme and stakeholder communications on antimony trioxide.

In 2001, the US-based Antimony Oxide Industry Association (AOIA) ceased to exist and only the International association, IAOIA continued.

In 2004, the China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals importers & Exporters (CCCMC) joined the IAOIA membership.

A category for associate members has been added to meet the demand for other stakeholders to become involved. These are stakeholders such as producers of related products, distributors and consumers that choose to actively participate in topics related to antimony trioxide.

With the major producers of antimony oxide worldwide united, IAOIA has a strong voice to defend its product.

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