FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. 

"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" 
MSDS #: 776.00 
Revision Date: September 20, 2004

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 
Section 1 — Chemical Product and Company Identification 

Tin(II) Chloride 

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300 

Section 2 — Composition, Information on Ingredients 

Tin(II) chloride, dihydrate 
Synonym: stannous chloride, tin dichloride 

CAS#: 10025-69-1 

Section 3 — Hazards Identification 

White powder and chunks. Slight chlorine odor. 
FLINN AT-A-GLANCE 

Health-2

Moderately toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Corrosive to body tissues. Avoid all body tissue contact. 
Flammability-0 

Reactivity-1 
Exposure-2 
Storage-1 

0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard 

Section 4 — First Aid Measures 

Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Give 1 to 2 cups of water or milk, followed by a gastric antacid, such as milk of magnesia. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or
poison control at once.


Section 5 — Fire Fighting Measures 

Non flammable solid. NFPA CODE 
When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride and stannic oxide. None established 
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE and 
SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. 

Section 6 — Accidental Release Measures 

Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material 
pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information. 

Section 7 — Handling and Storage 

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #2. Store with acetates, halides, sulfates, sulfites, thiosulfates and phosphates. Store in 
a
cool, dry place. Deliquescent, store in Flinn Chem-Saf bag. Keep container tightly closed.
Use and dispense in a hood.


Section 8 — Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant 
apron.Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator with 
proper cartridges or a positive pressure, air-supplied respirator when handling this material in emergency situations (spill or fire). 
Exposure guidelines: TWA 2 mg/m3 (Sn) (ACGIH) 

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FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Tin(II) Chloride 

"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 776.00 
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: September 20, 2004 


Section 9 — Physical and Chemical Properties 

White powder and chunks. Slight chlorine odor. Specific Gravity: 2.71 
Solubility: Water, alkalies and alcohol. Melting Point: 37.7 C 
Formula: SnCl2 2H2O Boiling Point: 652 C 
Formula Weight: 225.65 

Section 10 — Stability and Reactivity 

Avoid contact with strong bases, strong oxidizers, sodium, potassium, hydrogen peroxide. 
Shelf life: Poor. 

Section 11 — Toxicological Information 

Acute effects: Toxic, corrosive ORL-RAT LD50: 700 mg/kg 
Chronic effects: N.A. IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. 
Target organs: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A. 

N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated. 
Section 12 — Ecological Information 

Data not yet available. 

Section 13 — Disposal Considerations 

Please consult with state and local regulations.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26a is one option.


Section 14 — Transport Information 

Shipping Name: Not regulated 
Hazard Class: N/A 
UN Number: N/A 

N/A = Not applicable 

Section 15 — Regulatory Information 

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (231-868-0). 

Section 16 — Other Information 

Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals. This Material 
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific Inc. makes no 
guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for 
your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data. 

FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. 

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