Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Tri-i-propyltin chloride, min. 98%
CAS Registry Number: 14101-95-2
Formula: (C3H7)3SnCl
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: organotin compound
Synonym: Chlorotriisopropylstannane, Chlorotriisopropyltin
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 14101-95-2 100% 0.1mg/m3 (Sn-org) 0.1mg/m3 (Sn-org)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Toxic if swallowed. Severe irritant by inhalation and in contact with skin.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: May cause severe irritation to the eyes.
Skin Contact: May causes severe irritation of the skin.
Forms hydrogen chloride upon exposure to the atmosphere. Inhalation may lead to irritation of the respiratory
Inhalation:
tract.
Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Acute Health Affects:
May cause eye and skin burns, dyspnea (breathing difficulty) and pulmonary edema.
Chronic Health Affects: No information on long-term chronic effects.
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: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
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 and If involved in a fire this material may emit hydrochloric acid fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store material in a tightly sealed container away from moisture. If possible, handle material in an efficient fume
Handling and Storage:
hood. Prolonged exposure to the atmosphere will lead to degradation of the product.
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: Handle the material in an efficient 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: Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: colorless liquid
Molecular Weight: 283.43
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: not determined
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: strong oxidizing agents and halogens
Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrochloric acid, organic fumes, and tin oxychlorides.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: Oral(rat); LD50: 44mg/kg.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Avoid release to the environment. Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Organotin compounds, Liquid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 2788
Shipping Name (IATA): Organotin compound, Liquid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 2788
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
