Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Lithium hexafluorostannate (IV), 99%
CAS Registry Number: 17029-16-2
Formula: Li2SnF6
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: halometallate salts
Synonym: Dilithium tin hexafluoride
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 17029-16-2 100% 2mg/m3 (as Sn) 2mg/m3 (as Sn)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Irritating to eyes and skin. Large doses of soluble lithium salts are toxic to the central nervous system and on
Emergency Overview:
repeated ingestion may damage kidneys and act as a teratogen
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, Inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: Causes irritation and serious eye damage. Effects may not immediately appear.
Causes irritation, with redness and pain. Soluble fluoride may be corrosive. Effects may not appear
Skin Contact:
immediately
Inhalation of dust may cause severe irritation to the respiratory tract, causing coughing, sore throat, and
Inhalation:
labored breathing.
Ingestion: Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions.
Large doses of lithium salts are toxic to the central nervous system. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory
Acute Health Affects:
tract.
Lithium may cause kidney damage. May be a teratogen. Prolonged exposure to hydrolysable fluorine
Chronic Health Affects: compounds can cause deterioration of bone and tooth structure. Prolonged exposure to dust of tin compounds
may result in benign pneumoconiosis.
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. Apply calcium gluconate jelly
Skin Exposure:
or water soluble calcium salts as antidote. Seek medical assistance.
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: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: None. Material is non-flammable.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: No special fire fighting procedures required.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit corrosive fumes of hydrofluoric acid.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium bicarbonate, lime, or calcium carbonate and swept up. Avoid
Spill and Leak Procedures: raising dust. Spillage in areas not adequately ventilated may require an evacuation of area. Emergency
response teams will require self-contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a tightly sealed non-glass container away from moisture.
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 appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation: The material must be handled 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: The material must be handled in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 246.56
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: active metals and strong mineral acids
Decomposition Products: Hydrofluoric acid, metal fluorides and metal oxyfluorides
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
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
