FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION -- TIN  -- 6810-00-241-1186
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TIN
MSDS Date:11/09/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1186
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7523
Preparer's Name:GASTON L. PILLORI
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:TIN
CAS:7440-31-5
RTECS #:XP7320000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9192

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALE- RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,
    FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES AND SKIN. INGEST-
    AT HIGH LEVELS OF CONCENTRATION; ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    GASTRIC IRRITATION. CHRONIC:  LOSS OF WEIGHT, CONSTIPATION. EYE-
    CONJUNCTIVITIS. SKIN- DERMATITIS. INHALE- BENIGN PNEUMOCONIOSIS
    W/OUT FIBROSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:THIRST,A SWEET METALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH,
    COUGHING AND DRYNESS OF MOUTH. SKIN IRRITATION. EYE- MODERATE
    IRRITATION. GASTRIC IRRITATION AND DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE SUBJECT TO FRESH AIR. EYE: FLUSH WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
    GET IMMEDIA TE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:806F
Lower Limits:.19
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY SAND, DOLOMITE, GRAPHITE, SODIUM CHLORIDE,
    SODA ASH, OR APPROPRIATE METAL-EXTINGUISHING POWDER. DON'T USE
    WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
    COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FLAME WITH WATER FROM SIDE UNTIL WELL
    AFTER FIRE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY BURST WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
    OF FIRE. EXTINGUISH USING AGENT FOR TYPE OF FIRE. AVOID BREATHING
    FUMES FROM BURNING MATERIAL.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:FOR LARGE SPILLS, SWEEP UP WITH A MINIMUM OF
    DUSTING AND PLACE ONTO SUITABLE, CLEAN, DRY CONTAINERS FOR
    RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL. RESIDUE SHOULD BE CLEANED UP USING A
    HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE  FILTER VACUUM.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE APPLICABLE FOR THIS MATERIAL

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FORM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES. AVOID DISPERSION OF DUST IN AIR. FINELY DIVIDED
    PARTICLES, DUST OR FUMES MAY BE A SLIGHT FIRE HAZARD.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM SPARKS OR IGNITION SOURCES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXPOSURES BELOW PEL (TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS
    PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND
    NIOSH-RESPIRATOR SELECTION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. LOCAL EXHAUST
    MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA IS NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER EQUIPMENT
    AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:449F,232C
Vapor Pres:1
Spec Gravity:7.28
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:AN ODORLESS, SILVER-WHITE, LUSTROUS, SOFT, VERY
    MALLEABLE AND DUCTILE METAL.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AMMONIUM NITRATE, BROMINE, BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE, CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
    AND WATER, CHLORINE. (SEE MSDS FOR LISTING)
Stability Condition to Avoid:ABNORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
    STANNIC OXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:ABNORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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