Synonym:Stannic chloride pentahydrate, Tetrachlorostannane pentahydrate, Tin tetrachloride dihydrate

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound10026-06-9100%2mg/m32mg/m3

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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

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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.

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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 andIf 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.

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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.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:Store solid in a tightly sealed container.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:Harmful to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

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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

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A