Synonym(s): Stannous chloride
CAS Number: 7772-99-8
MDL: MFCD00011241
EINECS: 231-868-0
Formula: SnCl2
Formula Weight: 189.62
Form: Crystalline
Melting Point: 247°
Boiling Point: 652°
Density: 3.95
Sensitivity: Air Sensitive & Hygroscopic
Solubility: Soluble in water, alkalies, alcohol, MEK, methyl acetate, ether, and acetone
Applications
As a reducing agent, in plating reactions, as a galvanizing reagent, an antisludging agent, a stabilizer, and as a catalyst.
GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements
Hazard Statements: H314-H318-H302-H317
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statements: P260-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P301+P330+P331-P405-P501A
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Other References
Merck: 14,8783
UN#: UN3260
Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group: III
Harmonized Tariff Code: 2827.39
TSCA: Yes
RTECS: XP8700000