Tin(II) chloride dihydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11442048

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14610.0E

Description

Tin(II) chloride is used as a sensitizing agent in preparing glass and plastic for metalizing. It serves as a potent reducing agent. Other uses of stannous chloride are tin electroplating baths, corrosion inhibitors, polymers, thermoplastic elastomers, soldering flux, antioxidant, tanning agent and pharmaceuticals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Tin(II) chloride is used as a sensitizing agent in preparing glass and plastic for metalizing. It serves as a potent reducing agent. Other uses of stannous chloride are tin electroplating baths, corrosion inhibitors, polymers, thermoplastic elastomers, soldering flux, antioxidant, tanning agent and pharmaceuticals.

Solubility
Soluble in dilute and concentrated hydrochloric acid, alcohol, ethyl acetate, glacial acetic acid, and sodium hydroxide solution. Decomposes in excess water.

Notes
Hygroscopic, and absorbs moisture or water from air. Incompatible with metals, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and bromine trifluoride.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10025-69-1
• Molecular Formula: Cl₂Sn·2H₂O
• MDL Number: MFCD00149863
• Synonym: Stannous chloride dihydrate

• Melting Point: 42°C to 46°C
• Quantity: 2500 g
• Linear Formula: SnCl₂·2H₂O
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,8783
• Solubility Information: Soluble in dilute and concentrated hydrochloric acid,alcohol,ethyl acetate,glacial acetic acid,and sodium hydroxide solution. Decomposes in excess water.
• Formula Weight: 225.65 (189.62 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Density: 2.71
• Chemical Name or Material: Tin(II) chloride dihydrate

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H290-May be corrosive to metals.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only