Stannous chloride dihydrate
SnCl2• 2H2O
Molecular mass: 225.6
ICSC # 0738
CAS # 10025-69-1
RTECS # XP8850000
UN # 3260
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Not combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Abdominal pain.
Diarrhoea.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Give plenty of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
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Separated from
strong oxidants.
Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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UN Hazard Class: 8
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS
TO WHITE
SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed.
The substance is a strong reducing agent and reacts violently with oxidants.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: (as Sn, oxide and inorganic compounds, except tin hydride) 2 mg/m3 as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).
EU OEL: (tin inorganic compounds, as Sn) 2 mg/m3 as TWA; (EU 2004).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
and
the respiratory tract
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Decomposes below boiling point at 652°C
Melting point: 38°C
Density: 2.71
g/cm3
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Solubility in water: very good (>100 g/100 ml at 20°C)
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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The apparent melting point caused by loss of crystal water is given.
Stannochlor is a trade name.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80GC2-II+III
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0738
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TIN (II) CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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