Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Tin (IV) chloride pentahydrate, 98%
CAS Registry Number: 10026-06-9
Formula: SnCl4.5H2O
EINECS Number: 231-588-9
Chemical Family: metal halide
Synonym: Stannic chloride pentahydrate, Tetrachlorostannane pentahydrate, Tin tetrachloride dihydrate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 10026-06-9 100% 2mg/m3 2mg/m3
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: May be harmful by inhalation. Corrosive to skin and eyes.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: Corrosive to the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes burns to the skin.
May be harmful by inhalation. Forms hydrogen chloride when heated. Inhalation can lead to chemical burns to
Inhalation:
the respiratory tract.
Ingestion: No information is available on the acute physiological effects of ingestion.
Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract and causes eye, skin burns, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), and
Acute Health Affects:
pulmonary edema
Chronic Health Affects: Prolonged exposure to dust of tin compounds 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: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: None. Material is non-flammable.
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable
Spill and Leak Procedures:
inert material and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store solid in a tightly sealed container.
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. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: Solid may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the solid in an efficient fume hood.
If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
Respirator:
requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Solid may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the solid in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: off-white lumps
Molecular Weight: 260.50 (350.61)
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: active metals
Decomposition Products: water, metal oxychloride, metal oxide, and hydrogen chloride
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
Intraperitoneal (rat); LD50: 120 mg/kg. Intravenous (mouse); LD50: 32 mg/kg. Human Lymphocyte;
RTECS Data:
Cytogenetic analysis: 2 mg/L. Human Lymphocyte; Sister chromatid exchange: 2 mg/L.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: Negative data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: Harmful to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Stannic chloride, pentahydrate
Hazard Class (CFR): 8
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): III
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 2440
Shipping Name (IATA): Stannic chloride, pentahydrate
Hazard Class (IATA): 8
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): III
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 2440
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
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