Tin dichloride

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

· Description of first aid measures

· General information

Remove contaminated clothing.

Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at

least 48 hours after the accident.

· After inhalation Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of symptoms.

· After skin contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.

· After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.

· After swallowing

Do not induce vomiting; instantly call for medical help.

Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air. Instantly call for doctor.

· Information for doctor

· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No further relevant information available.

· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No further relevant information available.

Fire-fighting measures

· Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.

· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available.

· Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measures

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

· Environmental precautions:

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or water bodies.

Do not allow to enter the ground/soil.

· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Use neutralizing agent.

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

· Environmental precautions:

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or water bodies.

Do not allow to enter the ground/soil.

· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Use neutralizing agent.

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Handling and storage

· Handling

· Precautions for safe handling No special measures required.

· Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: No special requirements.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.

· Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed.

· Storage class 8

· Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3260

Shipping

Labels:

8

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

3260

Shipping

Labels:

8

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3260

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s., (tin dichloride)

Chemical name:

stannous chloride

Labels:

III

Marine pollutant

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Sourece for Marine pol. IMDG Code 2013

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S., (tin dichloride)

Chemical name:

stannous chloride

Labels:

9

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.

· Control parameters

· Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

7772-99-8 stannous chloride

WEL Short-term value: 4 mg/m³

Long-term value: 2 mg/m³

as Sn

· Additional information: The lists that were valid during the compilation were used as basis.

· Exposure controls

· Personal protective equipment

· General protective and hygienic measures

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing

The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to general rules for handling chemicals.

Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

· Breathing equipment:

· Recommended filter device for short term use: Filter P2

· Protection of hands:

Rubber gloves

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the

preparation.

Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the

degradation

· Material of gloves

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks

of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

· Penetration time of glove material

The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and

has to be observed.

· Eye protection: Tightly sealed safety glasses.

· Body protection: Protective work clothing.

Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity

· Chemical stability

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

· Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reacts with strong oxidizing agents

Reacts with acids

· Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.

· Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.

· Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known

Disposal considerations

· Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

· Uncleaned packagings:

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

· Recommended cleaning agent: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.