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Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

Inhalation:

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Consult a physician after significant exposure.

Skin Contact:

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention.

Eye Contact:

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Obtain medical attention.

Ingestion:

Rinse mouth, ingest activated charcoal. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Obtain medical attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Flammable properties:

Flash point:

125 °C. Method: Tested according to Directive 92/69/EEC.

Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters:

Suitable extinguishing media:

Water mist

Dry powder

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Foam

                                                   

Hazardous decomposition products:  

Tin oxide fumes.

Gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCI)

Carbon oxides

Thermal decomposition:       

>210 °C

Further information:

Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:       

Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Wear suitable protective equipment.

Environmental precautions:       

Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water.

Methods for containment/Methods for cleaning up:  

Contain spillage, soak up with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and transfer to a container for disposal according to local / national regulations.

Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling:  

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.

Requirements for storage areas and containers:

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
3265
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Chemical name:
Monobutyltin Trichloride
Language:
English
Labels:
8
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Hazard identification number: 80

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
3265
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Chemical name:
Monobutyltin Trichloride
Language:
English
Labels:
8
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Hazard identification number: 80

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
3265
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Chemical name:
Monobutyltin Trichloride
Labels:
8
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
3265
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s.
Chemical name:
Monobutyltin Trichloride
Labels:
8
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : 812

Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : 808

Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : Y808
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Exposure controls / personal protection

- Exposure limits:

1118-46-3, n-butyltin trichloride

TWA ; GB EH40, 2005-04-06

0.1 mg/m3

Sk: Can be absorbed through skin. The assigned substances are those for which there are concerns that dermal absorption will lead to systemic toxicity. As Sn

1118-46-3, n-butyltin trichloride

STEL ; GB EI-140, 2005-04-06

0.2 mg/m3

Sk: Can be absorbed through skin. The assigned substances are those for which there are concerns that dermal absorption will lead to systemic toxicity. As Sn

- Personal protective equipment:

Eye protection:                      

Safety glasses with side-shields

Hand Protection:                  

Impervious gloves

Rubber or plastic gloves

The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Eli Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Gloves should be discarded and replaced if there is any indication of degradation or chemical breakthrough.

Skin and body protection:  

Impervious clothing

Respiratory protection:      

Respirator with a vapour filter (EN 141)

Hygiene measures:              

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid:                              

Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight

Exposure to moisture.                                                                  

Materials to avoid:                                  

Strong acids and strong bases

Strong oxidising agents

Hazardous decomposition products:

Tin oxide fumes

Gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCI)

Carbon oxides

                                                                 

Thermal decomposition:                        

>210 ºC

Note:                                                          

Stable under normal conditions

Disposal considerations

Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives on waste and hazardous waste. Send to a licensed waste management company.