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EC number: 242-159-0 | CAS number: 18282-10-5
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Description of first aid measures
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air
Skin contact: The substance is non-irritating
Eye contact: Flush eyes with copious amounts of water
Ingestion: In case of persistent symptoms consult doctor
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
May be irritating to eyes Chronic exposure to tin dioxide dust may cause Stannosis (pneumoconiosis)
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No additional requirements other than those listed in Section 4.1.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: As appropriate to the surrounding environment
Unsuitable extinguishing media: None
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special hazards: None known
Advice for firefighters
Additional advice for firefighters: No special measures required
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Do not breathe dust. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Environmental precautions
No special measures required
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Vacuum cleaner or wet-sweeping. Neutralising chemicals not required
Reference to other sections Refer to Sections 8 and 13 for exposure controls/personal protection and disposal considerations
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid causing dust. Use local exhaust ventilation or adequate respiratory protective equipment
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
No special requirements
Specific end use(s) Refer to Section 1.2.
Transport information
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Control parameters
Inhalation: Workplace Exposure Limits:
Tin dioxide: 2mg.m^-3 (as Sn) Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA reference period)
4mg.m^-3 (as Sn) Short-term exposure limit (15-minute reference period)
Exposure controls
Use local exhaust ventilation or adequate respiratory protective equipment to maintain exposure below Workplace Exposure Limits
Stability and reactivity
Reactivity: Stable under normal conditions of storage and use
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions of storage and use
Possibilities of hazardous reactions: None known
Conditions to avoid: None known
Incompatible materials: None known
Hazardous decomposition products: None known
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Disposal of product: According to official regulations
Disposal of packaging: According to official regulations
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