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TIN(II) OXIDE
ICSC: 0956
Peer-Review Status: 28.10.2004 Validated
Tin monoxide
Stannous oxide 
CAS #: 21651-19-4 RTECS #: XQ3700000
EINECS #: 244-499-5
 		    Formula: SnO
Molecular mass: 134.7

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.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes   Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.   
EC Classification
 
UN Classification
 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
   

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
BLUE-TO-BLACK CRYSTALLINE POWDER. 

Physical dangers
No data. 

Chemical dangers
See Notes. 

Occupational exposure limits
 

Routes of exposure
 

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
Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust particles may cause effects on the lungs. This may result in a benign pneumoconiosis (stannosis). 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Density: 6.45 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none  		Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in crustacea and fish. 

NOTES
On heating at 300°C in air, oxidation to stannic oxide proceeds incandescently. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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