ICSC 0953 - TIN(IV) CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)

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TIN(IV) CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)	ICSC: 0953 (October 2004)
Tin tetrachloride Stannic chloride

CAS #: 7646-78-8

UN #: 1827

EC Number: 231-588-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		NO hydrous agents. In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

STRICT HYGIENE! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Wheezing.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain. Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	Wear safety goggles, face shield 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. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Ventilation. Cautiously neutralize spilled liquid with soda ash or lime. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
PACKAGING
Airtight. Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

TIN(IV) CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)

ICSC: 0953

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OR SLIGHTLY YELLOW FUMING LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers Reacts violently with water and moist air. This produces corrosive hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). Reacts with turpentine, alcohols and amines. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks many metals, some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings.	Formula: SnCl₄ Molecular mass: 260.5 Boiling point: 114°C Melting point: -33°C Relative density (water = 1): 2.26 Solubility in water: reaction Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 2.4 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.0

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OR SLIGHTLY YELLOW FUMING LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with water and moist air. This produces corrosive hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). Reacts with turpentine, alcohols and amines. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks many metals, some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings.

Formula: SnCl₄
Molecular mass: 260.5
Boiling point: 114°C
Melting point: -33°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.26
Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 2.4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.0

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 2 mg/m³, as TWA. EU-OEL: 2 mg/m³ as TWA

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: C; R: 34-52/53; S: (1/2)-7/8-26-45-61

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