Showa Kako Corporation
MSDS No.G0003E Stannous Chloride Anhydrous
Rev-4 April 23, 2013

Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1 – Product and Company Identification

Product Name

Stannous Chloride Anhydrous

Chemical Name

Tin(II) Chloride Anhydrous

Chemical Formula

SnCl2

Company Identification

Showa Kako Corporation
18-23, Yoshino-cho, Suita-city, Osaka 564-0054
JAPANTelephone Number+81-6-6384-1501

24-hour Emergency+81-6-6384-1501

Telephone Number
Fax Number+81-6-6384-2287

Section 2 – Hazards Information
Inhalation

Dust from the product, if present, may cause respiratory
information following an excessive inhalation exposure.

Skin

May produce skin irritation.

Eyes

May cause eye irritation.

Ingestion

Not expected to present a significant ingestion hazards
under anticipated condition of normal use.

GHS Classification
Physical Hazards

Not classifiedHealth Hazards
Acute toxicity (oral)

Category 5

Serious eye damage/ eye irritation

Category 2A-2B

Specific target organs/ systemic

Category 3(Respiratory tract irritation)

toxicity following single exposure
Specific target organs/ systemic

Category 1(Lungs)

toxicity following repeated exposure

Environmental Hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute)

Category 1

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) Category 1
GHS Symbol

Signal WordDanger
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Hazard Statements
H303 May be harmful if swallowed
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged orrepeated exposure (Lungs)
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary Statements
Prevention Statements
P264 Wash hand and face, etc. thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye
protection/face protection.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response Statements
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy todo. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at restin a position comfortable for breathing.
P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell.
P391 Collect spillage.
Storage Statements
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightlyclosed.
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal Statements
P501 Dispose of contents/ container through a waste
management company authorized by the local
government.

Section 3 – Composition and Information on Ingredients
Substance/Mixture

Substance

Chemical Name

Tin(II) Chloride Anhydrous

CAS #7772-99-8
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Percent

98.5% min.

Section 4 – First Aid Measures
Eyes

Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
Consult with ophthalmologist.

Skin

Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes whileremoving contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before
reuse. Consult with a physician if symptoms occur.

Ingestion

Immediately wash mouth with plenty of water and give 1 - 2
cupfuls of milk or water if victim is conscious and alert. Consult
with a physician.

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air, wash out nasal aperture and mouth withplenty of water. If breathing is difficult, give artificial respiration.
If not breathing, give oxygen. Consult with a physician.

Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point

No data foundAutoignition

NoneExplosion LimitsLower

No data foundUpper

No data found

Extinguish Media

Water, powder, carbon dioxide, foam

Firefighting Instructions

Avoid non-firefighting equipped personnel to enter.
Extinguish upwind from the fire wearing appropriate
protective gear.

Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures
Spills/ Leaks

Evacuate area. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Sweepup, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Do
not contact with skin. Do not inhale. Wash spill site after material
pickup is complete.

Section 7 – Handling and Storage
Handling

Wear appropriate protective gear. Do not contact with eyes, skin andon clothing. Do not inhale. Handle with care. Wash mouth and hand
after handling the material.

StorageKeep container tightly closed. Avoid such conditions as direct
sunlight and high piling. Store in low-humid, low-temperature area.

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Section 8 – Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering

Facilities storing or utilizing the material should be equippedControls

with an eye wash facilities and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

Exposure Limits

No data found

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes

Safety goggles

Skin

Rubber gloves

Clothing

Protective clothing and rubber boots

Respirators

Anti-dust mask

Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State

CrystalAppearance

WhiteOdor

Odorless

Boiling Point

652°C

Melting Point

246.8°C

Density

3.95 (specific gravity)

Flash Point

No data foundAutoignition

No data foundExplosibility

No data foundVapor Pressure

No data foundVapor Density

No data foundSolubility

Soluble in water. When dissolving with water, it is hydrolyzed,
formed basic salt and the solution becomes turbid. Soluble inwater containing hydrochloric acid and alcohol.

Molecular Weight

189.59Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity
Stability

Deliquescent (Produce hydrogen chloride
gas when burned)

Conditions to avoid

Direct sunlight, high temperature, highhumidity and high piling

Incompatibilities with Other Material

Reacts violently with calcium carbide,
ethylene oxide, hydrazine hydrate, nitrateand so on.

Hazardous Decomposition ProductHydrogen chloride gas and tin/ tin oxides
when burned.

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Hazardous Polymerization

Will not occur

Section 11 – Toxicological information
RTECS #No data found

LD50/ LC50oral-rat LD50: 700 mg/kg
oral-mouse LD50: 250 mg/kg

Carcinogenicity

No data foundMutagenicity

Sister Chromatid Exchange Hamster (Ovary): 25 mg/L
DNA damage Intratesticular rat TDLo: 15,167 µg/kg

Reproductive Effects

No data foundTeratogenicity

No data found

Immunology

No data foundIrritation

May cause irritation to skin and mucous membrane

Section 12 – Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity

No data foundEnvironmental Standard

No data foundSection 13 – Disposal Consideration
Disposal Method

Federal (national), state or local laws and regulations
will determine the proper waste disposal method.

Regulation Method

Federal (national), state or local laws and regulations

Section 14 – Transport Information
Shipping Name

CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S
CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S

Hazard Class

8UN #1759
3260

Packing GroupIII

Section 15 – Regulatory Information
United States

TSCA

On the list

EC

EINECS

231-868-0

R Phrases

R22 Harmful if swallowed
R34 Causes burns

S Phrases

No data foundCanadaWHMIS

No data foundJapan

PRTR law

Not on the list
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Section 16 – Other Information
MSDS Creation Date

April 09, 2010

Revised Date

April 23, 2013

Revised No.

Revised 4thThis information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information
currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any otherwarranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume noliability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine
the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Showa
Kako be liable for any claims, losses, or damage of any third party or for lost profits or
any special, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if
Showa Kako has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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