ICSC 0955 - TIN (II) CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)

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TIN (II) CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)	ICSC: 0955 (April 2004)
Tin dichloride Tin protochloride Stannous chloride

CAS #: 7772-99-8

UN #: 3260

EC Number: 231-868-0

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


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use 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.	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 covered containers. 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 incompatible materials and food and feedstuffs. Dry.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

TIN (II) CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)

ICSC: 0955

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive gases. The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts with oxidants such as nitrates and peroxides and bases.	Formula: SnCl₂ Molecular mass: 189.6 Decomposes at 652°C Melting point: 246.8°C Density: 3.95 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 90

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive gases. The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts with oxidants such as nitrates and peroxides and bases.

Formula: SnCl₂
Molecular mass: 189.6
Decomposes at 652°C
Melting point: 246.8°C
Density: 3.95 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 90

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. EU-OEL: 2 mg/m³ as TWA

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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