FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- STANNOUS OXIDE  -- 6810-00N040578
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STANNOUS OXIDE
MSDS Date:12/03/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N040578
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:STANNOUS OXIDE
CAS:21651-19-4
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3 (SN)
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 (SN)

Ingred Name:RESP PROT:FUME RESP. ANY CHEM CARTRIDGE RESP W/DUST, MIST &
    FUME FILTER. ANY POWERED AIR-PURIFYING RESP W/DUST, (ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 2:MIST, & FUME FILTER. ANY TYPE 'C' SUPPLIED-AIR RESP
    W/FULL FCPIECE OPERATED IN PRESS-DMD/OTHER POS PRESS (ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 3:MODE OR W/FULL FCPIECE, HELMET/HOOD OPERATED IN
    CONTINUOUS-FLOW MODE. ANY SCBA W/FULL FCPIECE OPERATED IN (ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4:PRESS-DMD/OTHER POS PRESS MODE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:OTHER PROT EQUIP:IMMED WORK AREA FOR EMER USE. PROT CLTHG
    NOT REQD. AVOID RPTD/PRLNG CONTACT W/THIS SUBSTANCE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:NO DATA AVAIL. MAY CAUSE
    MUC MEMB IRRIT & METAL FUME FEVER FROM FRESHLY FORMED FUMES. SYMP
    MAY INCL SWEET/METALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH, CHILLS, DRYNESS IN THROAT,
    COUGH, DYSP, SENSE OF LASSITUD E & MALAISE, FEVER, NAUS & RARELY
    VOMIT. SKIN:NO DATA AVAIL. MAY CAUSE IRRIT. EYES:NO DATA AVAIL. MAY
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:CAUSE IRRIT. INGEST:LG DOSES OF
    TIN/INORG TIN CMPD MAY CAUSE GI DISTURB W/NAUS, VOMIT & DIARR.
    CHRONIC:INHAL:RPTD/PRLNG EXPOS TO FUMES OF TIN OXIDES MAY CAUSE
    BENIGN PNEUMONOCONIOSIS W/OUT FI BROSIS. SLIGHT COUGH & DYSP MAY
    OCCUR. IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO RSLT IN SIGNIFICANT RESP DISABILITY.
    SKIN:NO DATA (SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOS AREA TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG
    STOPPED, PERFORM ARTF RESP. KEEP PERSON WARM & AT REST. TREAT
    SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY. GET MED ATTN IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAMD CLTHG &  SHOES IMMED. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP OR MILD
    DETERGENT & LG AMTS WATER UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX
    15-20 MIN). GET MED ATTN IMMED. EYES:WASH IMMED W/LG AMTS
    WATER/NORMAL SALINE, (SUPDAT)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
    REGULAR FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . NO ACUTE HAZARD. MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF POSS.
    AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/DUSTS; KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & PLACE IN SUITABLE (FIBERBOARD)
    CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT
    W/THIS SUBSTANCE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOWING RESP ARE REC RANKED IN ORDER FROM MIN
    TO MAX RESP PROT. RESP SELECTED MUST BE BASED ON CONTAM LEVELS
    FOUND IN WORK PLACE, SPECIFIC OPERATION, MUST NOT EXCEED WORKING
    LIM OF RESP & BE NIOSH/M SHA APPRVD. ANY DUST, MIST & (ING 2)
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM TO MEET PUBLISHED
    EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WHERE THERE IS POSSIBILITY THAT EYES MAY BE
    EXPOS TO SUBSTANCE, EMPLOYER SHOULD PROVIDE EYE WASH FOUNTAIN W/IN
    (ING 6)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP:1080F(600C) @ 600 MMHG DECOMPOSES. EFTS OF OVEREXP:AVAIL. PRTD/PRLNG
    EXPOS MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS. FIRST AID PROC:OCCAS LIFTING UPPER &
    LOWER LIDS, UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN ).
    GET MED ATTN IMMED. INGEST:TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.
    GET MED ATTN IMMED. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPDAT
Spec Gravity:6.5
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BROWNISH-BLACK POWDER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, BASES:INCOMPAT RXN. CHLORINE & TURPENTINE:INCOMPAT. SULFUR
    DIOXIDE:WHEN HEATED,INCANDESCENT RXN MAY TAKE PLACE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES &
    PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
    INCLUDE HAZARDOUS FUMES OF STANNIC OXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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