TIN(IV) CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS) (ICSC)

TIN(IV) CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)	ICSC: 0953

Date of Peer Review: October 2004

Tin tetrachloride
Stannic chloride

CAS #

7646-78-8

SnCl₄

RTECS #

XP8750000

Molecular mass: 260.5

UN #

1827

EC #

050-001-00-5

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		NO hydrous agents. In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Wheezing.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain. Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	Safety goggles, face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Ventilation. Cautiously neutralize spilled liquid with soda ash or lime then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.

Airtight. Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
EU Classification
Symbol: C
R: 34-52/53
S: (1/2-)-7/8-26-45-61
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 8
UN Pack Group: II

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

SAFE STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80GCI-II-X
NFPA Code: H3; F0; R1;

Separated from food and feedstuffs. Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities Š IPCS, CEC 2004

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TIN(IV) CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)

ICSC: 0953

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS OR SLIGHTLY YELLOW FUMING LIQUID, WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with water or moist air to produce corrosive hydrogen chloride (see ICSC0163). Reacts with turpentine, alcohols and amines, causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks many metal, some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: (as Sn, oxide and inorganic compounds, except tin hydride) 2 mg/mł as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).
EU OEL: (Tin inorganic compounds, as Sn) 2 mg/mł as TWA; (EU 2004).

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 114°C
Melting point: -33°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.26
Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 2.4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.0

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

Š IPCS, CEC 2004

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