Material Safety 
Data Sheet
    Tin Metal, granular and mossy
ACC# 23480 
  
  
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      Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company 
  Identification | 
 
MSDS Name: Tin Metal, 
granular and mossy 
Catalog Numbers:     S71214-1, T123-500, 
T127-500, T128-500, T131-1LB 
Synonyms:     Metallic Tin; Elemental 
Tin; Stannum; C.I. 77860. 
Company Identification:
  
     Fisher Scientific
    
   1 Reagent Lane
       
Fair Lawn, NJ  07410 
For information, call:  201-796-7100 
Emergency Number:       201-796-7100 
For CHEMTREC assistance, 
call: 800-424-9300 
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 
703-527-3887 
   
  
  
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      Section 2 - 
      Composition, Information on Ingredients 
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    | CAS# | 
    Chemical Name | 
    Percent | 
    EINECS/ELINCS | 
  
    |    7440-31-5 | 
    Tin | 
       100    | 
    231-141-8 | 
  
  
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      Section 3 - Hazards 
      Identification  | 
 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: 
silver white solid.
 Caution! May cause respiratory and 
digestive tract irritation. May cause mechanical eye and skin irritation. 
Inhalation of fumes may cause metal-fume fever. May cause central nervous system 
effects. 
Target Organs: Central nervous system. 
Potential Health Effects       
Eye:  
        May cause eye irritation.      
Skin:          
Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or          
dermatitis.      
Ingestion:          May cause 
gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and          diarrhea. 
Ingested inorganic tin exhibits only moderate toxicity due          to poor 
absorption and rapid tissue turnover.  Ingestion of large          amounts may 
cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, cramps,          vomiting and 
diarrhea.  May interfere with various enzyme systems.          Inorganic tin 
salts may cause systemic effects on the central nervous          system, heart 
and liver.      
Inhalation:          Dust is irritating to 
the respiratory tract. Inhalation of fumes may          cause metal fume fever, 
which is characterized by flu-like symptoms          with metallic taste, fever, 
chills, cough, weakness, chest pain,          muscle pain and increased white 
blood cell count. When inhaled as a          dust or fume, may cause benign 
pneumoconiosis.      
Chronic:          Prolonged or 
repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic          exposure to tin 
oxide dusts and fumes may result in stannosis (benign          pneumoconiosis). 
  
  
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      Section 4 - First Aid 
      Measures  | 
      
Eyes:          Flush eyes with plenty of 
water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally          lifting the upper and lower 
eyelids. If irritation develops, get medi          cal aid.      
Skin:          Get medical aid if irritation develops or 
persists. Wash clothing          before reuse. Flush skin with plenty of soap 
and water.      
Ingestion:          Do not induce vomiting. 
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4          cupfuls of milk or water. 
Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms          occur.      
Inhalation:          Remove from exposure and move to fresh 
air immediately. If not          breathing, give artificial respiration. If 
breathing is difficult,          give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other 
symptoms appear.      
Notes to Physician:          Treat 
symptomatically and supportively. 
  
  
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      Section 5 - Fire 
      Fighting Measures  | 
      
General Information:          As in any 
fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in          pressure-demand, 
MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full          protective gear. During a 
fire, irritating and highly toxic gases          may be generated by thermal 
decomposition or combustion. Use          extinguishing media appropriate to the 
surrounding fire. Substance is          noncombustible.      
Extinguishing Media:           Substance is noncombustible; 
use agent most appropriate to          extinguish surrounding fire. 
Flash 
Point: Not available. 
Autoignition Temperature: 430 deg C ( 
806.00 deg F) 
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available. 
          
        Upper: Not available.      
NFPA Rating:
 (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 1; Instability: 1 
  
  
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      Section 6 - 
      Accidental Release Measures  | 
      
General 
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated      
                    in Section 8.      
Spills/Leaks:        
  Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective          
Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a          
suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating          
dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. 
  
  
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      Section 7 - Handling 
      and Storage  | 
      
Handling:          Wash thoroughly after 
handling. Remove contaminated clothing and          wash before reuse. Use with 
adequate ventilation. Minimize dust          generation and accumulation. Avoid 
contact with eyes, skin, and          clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.  
    
Storage:          Keep from contact with oxidizing 
materials. Store in a cool, dry,          well-ventilated area away from 
incompatible substances. Keep          containers tightly closed. 
  
  
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      Section 8 - Exposure 
      Controls, Personal Protection  | 
      
Engineering Controls:          Facilities storing or 
utilizing this material should be equipped          with an eyewash facility and 
a safety shower. Use adequate          ventilation to keep airborne 
concentrations low. 
Exposure Limits 
  
  
    | Chemical Name | 
    ACGIH | 
    NIOSH | 
    OSHA - Final PELs | 
  
    | Tin  | 
    2 mg/m3 TWA  | 
    2 mg/m3 TWA  100 mg/m3 IDLH  | 
    none listed 
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OSHA Vacated PELs:          Tin:  
        2 mg/m3 TWA      
Personal Protective Equipment      
            
Eyes:                       Wear appropriate 
protective eyeglasses or chemical                       safety goggles as 
described by OSHA's eye and face                       protection regulations in 
29 CFR 1910.133 or European                       Standard EN166.                
  
Skin:                       Wear appropriate protective 
gloves to prevent skin                       exposure.              
Clothing:                       Wear appropriate protective 
clothing to prevent skin                       exposure.           
Respirators:                       A respiratory protection program 
that meets OSHA's 29                       CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 
requirements or European                       Standard EN 149 must be followed 
whenever workplace                       conditions warrant respirator use. 
  
  
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      Section 9 - Physical 
      and Chemical Properties  | 
 
Physical State:  Solid 
Appearance:      silver 
white 
Odor:            none reported 
pH:              Not 
applicable. 
Vapor Pressure:  1 mm Hg @ 1492 deg 
Vapor 
Density:   Not available. 
Evaporation Rate:Not applicable. 
Viscosity:       Not applicable. 
Boiling Point:   2507 deg 
C 
Freezing/Melting Point:231.9 deg C 
Decomposition 
Temperature:Not applicable. 
Solubility:      Slightly soluble in 
hot water. 
Specific Gravity/Density:7.31 
Molecular 
Formula:Sn 
Molecular Weight:118.69 
  
  
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      Section 10 - 
      Stability and Reactivity  | 
      
Chemical Stability:          Stable under normal 
temperatures and pressures.      
Conditions to Avoid:          
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.      
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:          Halogens, nitric 
acid, sodium peroxide, sulfur, copper nitrate,          hydrochloric acid, tin 
chloride, potassium peroxide.      
Hazardous Decomposition Products:  
        Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, tin/tin oxides.      
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. 
  
  
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      Section 11 - 
      Toxicological Information  | 
      
RTECS#:      
CAS# 
7440-31-5: XP7320000      
LD50/LC50:
          Not 
available.
Carcinogenicity:
       CAS#    7440-31-5:          
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
 Tumors were observed at the site of application when implanted into in rats 
(TDLo=395 mg/kg) and mice (TDLo=840 gm/kg), according to RTECS.      
Teratogenicity: No information found      
Reproductive 
Effects: No information found      
Mutagenicity: No information 
found      
Neurotoxicity: No information found      
Other 
Studies: 
  
  
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      Section 12 - 
      Ecological Information  | 
          No information available. 
  
  
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      Section 13 - Disposal 
      Considerations  | 
 Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical 
is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification 
determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators 
must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and 
accurate classification. 
RCRA P-Series: None listed. 
RCRA 
U-Series: None listed. 
  
  
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      Section 14 - 
      Transport Information  | 
 
  
  
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    Canada TDG | 
  
    | Shipping Name: | 
    Not Regulated | 
    Not Regulated | 
  
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      Section 15 - 
      Regulatory Information  | 
  US FEDERAL
      
TSCA 
     CAS# 7440-31-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.    
     
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & 
Safety Reporting List.         
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a 
Chemical Test Rule.         
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA 
Section 12b.         
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR 
under TSCA.         
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding 
RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material 
have an RQ.         
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous 
Substances
     None of the chemicals in this 
product have a TPQ.         
Section 313
      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.    
  
Clean Air Act:
     This material does 
not contain any hazardous air pollutants. 
     This 
material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. 
     This material does not contain any Class 2 
Ozone depletors.      
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed 
as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. 
     None of 
the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. 
     None of the chemicals in this product are 
listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.      
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are 
considered highly hazardous by OSHA.  
STATE
     
     CAS#    7440-31-5 can be found on the     
following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,     Pennsylvania, 
Minnesota, Massachusetts. 
California Prop 65
California No 
Significant Risk Level:     None of the chemicals in this product are listed.  
European/International Regulations
European 
Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard 
Symbols:
      Not available.           
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water 
Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 7440-31-5: No 
information available. 
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 7440-31-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. 
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a 
WHMIS classification of D2B. 
This product has been classified in accordance 
with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
 contains all of the information required by those regulations. 
Canadian 
Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 7440-31-5 
is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
  
  
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      Section 16 - 
      Additional Information  | 
      MSDS Creation Date:  5/04/1999  
Revision #8 
Date:  2/13/2008 
 
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