Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Tin(II) ethoxide, min. 99%
CAS Registry Number: 14791-99-2
Formula: [Sn(C2H5O)2]n
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal alkoxide
Synonym: tin (II) ethanolate; ethanol, tin (II) salt; stannous ethoxide.
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 14791-99-2 100% 0.1mg/m3 0.1mg/m3
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eyes
Eye Contact: The solid and ethanol hydrolysis product causes moderate irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Dehydrating agent. Solid causes mild irritation of the skin.
Dust causes moderate irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Ethanol vapor may cause dizziness and
Inhalation:
drowsiness
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress, nausea, vomiting and headache.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
No data is available for this product. Prolonged exposure to ethanol vapors may be harmful to nerves and
Chronic Health Affects:
liver. Prolonged exposure to tin containing dust may result in benign pneumoconiosis.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes and tin oxide dust.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Avoid contact with water. Small spills may be adsorbed into diatomaceous earth, sand, or other suitable
Spill and Leak Procedures:
adsorbent, and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. If container is left open, product may adsorb moisture from
Handling and Storage:
the atmosphere and release ethanol vapor.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation: Material may form a vapor upon exposure to air. if possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a vapor upon exposure to air. if possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white to off-white pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 208.83
Melting Point: 200° dec.
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: alcohol-like odor
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: moisture sensitive solid
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: strong oxidizing agents, sulfur, and sulfur compounds
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and metal oxides and carbonates.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
