ICSC 0738 - TIN (II) CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE

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TIN (II) CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE	ICSC: 0738 (April 2004)
Stannous chloride dihydrate

CAS #: 10025-69-1

UN #: 3260

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear 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 refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
PACKAGING

TIN (II) CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE

ICSC: 0738

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes. The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts violently with oxidants.	Formula: SnCl₂. 2H₂O Molecular mass: 225.6 Decomposes at 652°C Melting point: 38°C Density: 2.71 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: >100 (very good)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes. The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts violently with oxidants.

Formula: SnCl₂. 2H₂O
Molecular mass: 225.6
Decomposes at 652°C
Melting point: 38°C
Density: 2.71 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: >100 (very good)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 2 mg/m³, as TWA

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
The apparent melting point caused by loss of crystal water is given.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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