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Chemical Datasheet
TETRAETHYLTIN |
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS Number |
UN/NA Number |
DOT Hazard Label |
USCG CHRIS Code |
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- Poison Inhalation Hazard
- Flammable Liquid
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none
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NIOSH Pocket Guide |
International Chem Safety Card |
Tin (organic compounds, as Sn)
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none
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NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Colorless liquid. Used as biocides, bactericides, fungicides and insecticides; preservatives for wood, textile, paper, and leather. Not registered as a pesticide in the U.S. (EPA, 1998)
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
It may ignite in air.
Fire Hazard
When heated to decomposition, it emits acrid smoke and fumes. (Non-Specific -- Organic Tin Compounds) Avoid strong oxidizers. (EPA, 1998)
Health Hazard
Toxic hazard rating is high for oral, intravenous, intraperitoneal administration. This material causes swelling of the brain and spinal cord. (EPA, 1998)
Reactivity Profile
When heated to decomposition, TETRAETHYLTIN emits acrid smoke and fumes. (nonspecific -- Organic Tin Compounds) Avoid strong oxidizers. [EPA, 1998].
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
No information available.
Response Recommendations
Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 131 [Flammable Liquids - Toxic]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.
SPILL: See ERG Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances on the UN/NA 3384 datasheet.
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Firefighting
This is a liquid organotin pesticide. Fight fire from maximum distance. Dike fire control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material.
This material may burn but does not ignite readily. Extinguish small fires with dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or foam. (EPA, 1998)
Non-Fire Response
This is a liquid organotin pesticide. Do not touch spilled material; stop leak if you can do so without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors.
Small spills: absorb with sand or other noncombustible absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal.
Large spills: dike far ahead of spill for later disposal. (EPA, 1998)
Protective Clothing
For emergency situations, wear a positive pressure, pressure-demand, full facepiece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or pressure- demand supplied air respirator with escape SCBA and a fully-encapsulating, chemical resistant suit. (EPA, 1998)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
Signs and Symptoms of Tetraethyltin Exposure: Signs and symptoms of acute exposure to tetraethyltin may include nausea, vomiting, cramping, pneumoconiosis, occasionally bronchitis, liver failure, peritonitis (inflammation of the abdominal lining) and biliary tract damage. Other symptoms may include headache, visual defects, skin burns or dermatitis, unsteadiness, and swelling of the brain and spinal cord.
Emergency Life-Support Procedures: Acute exposure to tetraethyltin may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination. Air-purifying or supplied-air respiratory equipment should also be worn, as necessary. Rescue vehicles should carry supplies such as plastic sheeting and disposable plastic bags to assist in preventing spread of contamination.
Inhalation Exposure:
1. Move victims to fresh air. Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to tetraethyltin.
2. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer 100% humidified oxygen or other respiratory support.
3. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures.
4. Transport to a health care facility.
Dermal/Eye Exposure:
1. Remove victims from exposure. Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to tetraethyltin.
2. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer 100% humidified oxygen or other respiratory support.
3. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing as soon as possible.
4. If eye exposure has occurred, eyes must be flushed with lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes.
5. Wash exposed skin areas thoroughly with soap and water.
6. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures.
7. Transport to a health care facility.
Ingestion Exposure:
1. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer 100% humidified oxygen or other respiratory support.
2. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures.
3. Vomiting may be induced with syrup of Ipecac. If elapsed time since ingestion of tetraethyltin is unknown or suspected to be greater than 30 minutes, do not induce vomiting and proceed to Step
4. Ipecac should not be administered to children under 6 months of age.Warning: Ingestion of tetraethyltin may result in sudden onset of seizures or loss of consciousness. Syrup of Ipecac should be administered only if victims are alert, have an active gag-reflex, and show no signs of impending seizure or coma. If ANY uncertainty exists, proceed to Step
4.The following dosages of Ipecac are recommended: children up to 1 year old, 10 mL (1/3 oz); children 1 to 12 years old, 15 mL (1/2 oz); adults, 30 mL (1 oz). Ambulate (walk) the victims and give large quantities of water. If vomiting has not occurred after 15 minutes, Ipecac may be readministered. Continue to ambulate and give water to the victims. If vomiting has not occurred within 15 minutes after second administration of Ipecac, administer activated charcoal.
4. Activated charcoal may be administered if victims are conscious and alert. Use 15 to 30 g (1/2 to 1 oz) for children, 50 to 100 g (1-3/4 to 3-1/2 oz) for adults, with 125 to 250 mL (1/2 to 1 cup) of water.
5. Promote excretion by administering a saline cathartic or sorbitol to conscious and alert victims. Children require 15 to 30 g (1/2 to 1 oz) of cathartic; 50 to 100 g (1-3/4 to 3-1/2 oz) is recommended for adults.
6. Transport to a health care facility. (EPA, 1998)
Physical Properties
Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point:
-170°F
(EPA, 1998)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
1.187
at 73.4°F
(EPA, 1998)
- Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point:
358°F
at 760 mmHg
(EPA, 1998)
Molecular Weight:
234.97
(EPA, 1998)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH:
25 mg Sn/m3
(NIOSH, 2024)
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.
ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.
PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
Chemical |
PAC-1 |
PAC-2 |
PAC-3 |
Tetraethyltin; (Tetraethylstannane) (597-64-8)
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0.4 mg/m3 |
7 mg/m3 |
42 mg/m3 |
(DOE, 2024)
Regulatory Information
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
Regulatory Name |
CAS Number/ 313 Category Code |
EPCRA 302 EHS TPQ |
EPCRA 304 EHS RQ |
CERCLA RQ |
EPCRA 313 TRI |
RCRA Code |
CAA 112(r) RMP TQ |
Tetraethyltin |
597-64-8 |
100 pounds |
100 pounds |
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(EPA List of Lists, 2024)
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
No regulatory information available.
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
No regulatory information available.
Alternate Chemical Names
- STANNANE, TETRAETHYL-
- TET
- TETRAETHYLSTANNANE
- TETRAETHYLTIN
- TIN, TETRAETHYL