TIN(IV) OXIDE (ICSC)

TIN(IV) OXIDE	ICSC: 0954

Date of Peer Review: October 2004

Stannic oxide
Stannic anhydride
Tin dioxide

CAS #	18282-10-5	SnO₂
RTECS #	XQ4000000	Molecular mass: 150.7
UN #
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TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.

EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

SAFE STORAGE

Separated from strong reducing agents.

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) OXIDE

ICSC: 0954

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE OR SLIGHTLY GREY POWDER

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with strong reducing agents.

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 concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
May cause mechanical irritation to the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure to dust particles, resulting in a benign pneumoconiosis (stannosis).

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Sublimation point: 1800-1900°C
Melting point: 1630°C
Density: 6.95 g/cmł
Solubility in water: none

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in crustacea.

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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