TIN (ICSC)

TIN	ICSC: 1535

Date of Peer Review: October 2004

(powder)

CAS #	7440-31-5	Sn
RTECS #	XP7320000	Atomic mass: 118.7
UN #
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TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Special powder, dry sand, NO other agents.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	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 covered 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 oxidants.

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

ICSC: 1535

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: (as Sn) 2 mg/mł as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: IIb, value not established but data is available; (DFG 2004).

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly especially if powdered.

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

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the lungs, resulting in a benign pneumoconiosis (stannosis).

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 2260°C
Melting point: 231.9°C
Density: 7.2 g/cmł
Solubility in water: none

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

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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

    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Tin (WHO Food Additives Series 46)
       Tin (WHO Food Additives Series 24)
       TIN (JECFA Evaluation)