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TIN (II) CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS) ICSC: 0955
Date of Peer Review: April 2004

 Tin dichloride
Tin protochloride
Stannous chloride
CAS # 7772-99-8 SnCl2
RTECS # XP8700000 Molecular mass: 189.6
UN # 3260
EC #
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.

In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE


Inhalation Cough. Sore throat.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles, 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. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into coveredcontainers. Carefully collect remainder. then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
EU Classification
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 8
UN Pack Group: III
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80GC2-II+III
Separated from incompatible materials, food and feedstuffs. Dry.
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TIN (II) CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS) ICSC: 0955
IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic and corrosive gases. The substance is a strong reducing agent and reacts with oxidants such as nitrates and peroxides, and bases.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: (as Sn, Oxide and inorganic compounds, except tin hydride) 2 mg/m³ as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).
EU OEL: (tin inorganic compounds, as Sn) 2 mg/m³ as TWA; (EU 2004).
 		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point (decomposes): 652°C
Melting point: 246.8°C
Density: 3.95 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 90
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
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