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| Tin | CAS 7440-31-5 | ||
| Sn | RTECS XP7320000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Metallic tin, Tin flake, Tin metal, Tin powder |
DOT ID & Guide |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL*: TWA 2 mg/m3 [*Note: The REL also applies to other inorganic tin compounds (as Sn) except tin oxides.] | ||
| OSHA PEL*: TWA 2 mg/m3 [*Note: The PEL also applies to other inorganic tin compounds (as Sn) except tin oxides.] | |||
| IDLH 100 mg/m3 (as Sn) See: 7440315 | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Gray to almost silver-white, ductile, malleable, lustrous solid. |
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MW: 118.7 |
BP: 4545°F |
MLT: 449°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
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Sp.Gr: 7.28 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Solid, but powdered form may ignite. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Chlorine, turpentine, acids, alkalis |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 7300, 7301, 7303; OSHA ID121, ID206 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: No recommendation Eyes: No recommendation Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 10 mg/m3: (APF = 5) Any dust and mist respirator* Up to 20 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any dust and mist respirator except single-use and quarter-mask respirators^*/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 50 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a dust and mist filter^* Up to 100 mg/m3: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; in animals: vomiting, diarrhea, paralysis with muscle twitching | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See MEDICAL TESTS: 0229 |