ICSC 0860 - TIN (II) FLUORIDE

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TIN (II) FLUORIDE	ICSC: 0860 (April 2004)
Stannous fluoride Tin bifluoride Tin difluoride

CAS #: 7783-47-3

UN #: 3288

EC Number: 231-999-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from acids, chlorine and food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

TIN (II) FLUORIDE

ICSC: 0860

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with acids. This produces hydrogen fluoride. Reacts violently with chlorine. This generates fire hazard.	Formula: SnF₂ Molecular mass: 156.7 Boiling point: 850°C Melting point: 213°C Density: 4.57 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 30

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with acids. This produces hydrogen fluoride. Reacts violently with chlorine. This generates fire hazard.

Formula: SnF₂
Molecular mass: 156.7
Boiling point: 850°C
Melting point: 213°C
Density: 4.57 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 30

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure Corrosive on ingestion. The substance is irritating to the eyes.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the teeth and bones (fluorosis).

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
Corrosive on ingestion. The substance is irritating to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the teeth and bones (fluorosis).

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (as F): 2 mg/m³, as TWA. EU-OEL: (as F): 2,5 mg/m³ as TWA. MAK: (inhalable fraction, as F): 1 mg/m³; peak limitation category: II(4); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group:

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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