Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Tri-n-butyltin acetate, 98%
CAS Registry Number: 56-36-0
Formula: (C4H9)3SnOOCCH3
EINECS Number: 200-269-6
Chemical Family: organotin compound
Synonym: Acetoxytributylstanne, Tributylstannyl acetate, Tri-n-butyltin acetate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 56-36-0 100% 0.1mg/m3 0.1mg/m3
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Organo tin compounds may act as delayed poisons, causing headache, dizziness; psycho-neurologic
Emergency Overview:
disturbances; sore throat, vomiting; urine retention; vision impairment; skin burns, liver and kidney damage.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: Causes irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation of the skin. Prolonged contact may dry the skin and lead to rashes or more severe irritation.
Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. High doses may cause long term neurological
Inhalation:
damage.
Delayed and permanent psycho-neurologic disturbances; impairment of vision, unsteadiness, nausea and
Ingestion:
vomiting. Toxic if swallowed.
Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Ingestion of certain organotin compounds may cause delayed
Acute Health Affects:
poisoning (4 days) with cerebral edema causing damage to the central nervous system.
Repeated exposure to certain organic tin compounds may cause problems with vision, skin, respiratory
Chronic Health Affects:
system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys, urinary tract, and blood.
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: no data
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide or dry powder
Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, soot, organic fumes and tin compounds.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, ground limestone, sodium carbonate or other suitable
Spill and Leak Procedures:
noncombustible adsorbent and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area away from heat and direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly sealed.
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: Work with this product in a well-ventilated area, preferably a fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Work with this product in a well-ventilated area, preferably a fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 349.08
Melting Point: 87°
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 1.27
Odor: not determined
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: strong oxidizing agents and halogens
Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, tin oxide, organic fumes.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
Oral (rat); LD50: 99 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (rat); LDLo: 10 mg/kg. Oral (mouse); LD50: 46 mg/kg. Intravenous
(mouse); LD50: 180 mg/kg. Oral (rabbit); LDLo: 40 mg/kg. Oral (guinea pig); LDLo: 20 mg/kg. Administration
RTECS Data: onto the skin (mammal-species unspecified); LD50: >5 gm/kg. Unreported (mammal-species unspecified);
LD50: 500 mg/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 630 mg/kg/12W-C. Oral (rat); TDLo: 176 mg/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 176
mg/kg.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: Possible reproductive effector
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Organotin compounds, solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): III
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 3146
Shipping Name (IATA): Organotin compound, solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): III
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 3146
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
