methyltin trichloride

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns.Moisture sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause respiratory difficulty and coughing.
Chronic:
Not available.

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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.

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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Flammable solid.
Extinguishing Media:
Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.

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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool.

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Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container. Flammables-area. Store under nitrogen.

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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 993-16-8: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as tin organic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (except cyhexatin, as Sn) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as tin organic compounds): 0.
mg/m3 STEL (except cyhexatin, as Sn) United States OSHA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (as Sn) (listed under Tin orga compounds).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as tin organic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 VLE ( Sn) Belgium - STEL: (listed as tin organic compounds): 0.2 mg/m3 VLE Sn) France - VME: (listed as tin organic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 VME (a Sn) France - VLE: (listed as tin organic compounds): 0.2 mg/m3 VLE (a Sn) Germany: (listed as tin organic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 VME (as Sn) Germany: (listed as tin organic compounds): Skin absorber Malaysia: (listed as tin organic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (as Sn Netherlands: (listed as tin organic compounds): 0.2 mg/m3 STEL (a Sn) Netherlands: (listed as tin organic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 MAC (as Spain: (listed as tin organic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (as Sn Spain: (listed as tin organic compounds): 0.2 mg/m3 VLA-EC (as Sn Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Crystals
Color: off-white
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 171 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 48 - 51 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 40 deg C ( 104.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: CH3Cl3Sn
Molecular Weight: 240.07

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Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, tin/tin oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 993-16-8: WH8585500 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 993-16-8: Oral, rat: LD50 = 1370 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Methyltin trichloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other No information available.

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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

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Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IATA
No information available.
IMO
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.

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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: F C
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 993-16-8: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 993-16-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 993-16-8 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 993-16-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A

MOLECULAR FORMULA :

C-H3-Cl3-Sn

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :

240.08

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :

G-SN-GG1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

1370 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :

TRIPA7 Tin Research Institute, Publication. (Middlesex, UK) 1934-76. For publisher information, see IRIPDP. Volume(issue)/page/year: -,1,1973 ** REPRODUCTIVE DATA **

TYPE OF TEST :

TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Oral

DOSE :

211 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :

female 14 day(s) pre-mating - 21 day(s) post-birth

REFERENCE :

NTOTDY Neurobehavioral Toxicology and Teratology. (Fayetteville, NY) V.3-8, 1981-86. For publisher information, see NETEEC. Volume(issue)/page/year: 4,539,1982 *** REVIEWS *** ACGIH TLV-TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3;STEL 0.2 mg/m3 (skin) DTLVS* The Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) booklet issues by American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Cincinnati, OH, 1996 Volume(issue)/page/year: TLV/BEI,1997 ACGIH TLV-Not classifiable as a human carcinogen DTLVS* The Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) booklet issues by American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Cincinnati, OH, 1996 Volume(issue)/page/year: TLV/BEI,1997 *** U.S. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS *** MSHA STANDARD-air:TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3 DTLVS* The Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) booklet issues by American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Cincinnati, OH, 1996 Volume(issue)/page/year: 3,258,1971 OSHA PEL (Gen Indu):8H TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1910.1000,1994 OSHA PEL (Construc):8H TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1926.55,1994 OSHA PEL (Shipyard):8H TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1915.1000,1993 OSHA PEL (Fed Cont):8H TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 41,50-204.50,1994 *** OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS *** OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3;Skin JAN 1993 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3;Skin JAN 1993 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3;Skin JAN 1993 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3;STEL 0.3 mg(Sn)/m3;Skin JAN 1993 OEL-FRANCE:TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3;STEL 0.2 mg(Sn)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3;Skin JAN 1993 OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3;Skin JAN 1993 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3;Skin JAN 1993 OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3;STEL 0.2 mg(Sn)/m3;Skin JAN 1993 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3;STEL 0.2 mg(Sn)/m3;Skin JAN 1993 OEL-THAILAND:TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3;STEL 0.2 mg(Sn)/m3;Skin JAN 1993 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LEVEL (REL) : NIOSH REL TO ORGANOTIN COMPOUND-air:10H TWA 0.1 mg(Sn)/m3 REFERENCE : NIOSH* National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare, Reports and Memoranda. Volume(issue)/page/year: DHHS #92-100,1992