ICSC 1535

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TIN	ICSC: 1535 (October 2004)

CAS #: 7440-31-5

EC Number: 231-141-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use special powder, dry sand. NO other agents.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	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	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

TIN

ICSC: 1535

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: Sn Atomic mass: 118.7 Boiling point: 2260°C Melting point: 231.9°C Density: 7.2 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: Sn
Atomic mass: 118.7
Boiling point: 2260°C
Melting point: 231.9°C
Density: 7.2 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation to the respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly , especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the lungs. This may result in a benign pneumoconiosis (stannosis).

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation to the respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly , especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the lungs. This may result in a benign pneumoconiosis (stannosis).

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

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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