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Tin (organic compounds, as Sn)

Synonyms & Trade Names
CAS No.
RTECS No.
DOT ID & Guide
Formula
Conversion
IDLH
25 mg/m3 (as Sn)
See: tin-org
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin] [*Note: The REL applies to all organic tin compounds except Cyhexatin.]
OSHA PEL
TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [*Note: The PEL applies to all organic tin compounds.]
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 5504
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Appearance and odor vary depending upon the specific organic tin compound.
Molecular Weight
Properties vary depending upon the specific organic tin compound.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Varies
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; headache, dizziness; psycho-neurologic disturbance; sore throat, cough; abdominal pain, vomiting; urine retention; paresis, focal anesthesia; skin burns, pruritus; In Animals: hemolysis; hepatic necrosis; kidney damage
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys, urinary tract, blood
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin:Recommendations regarding personal protective clothing vary depending upon the specific compound.
Eyes:Recommendations regarding eye protection vary depending upon the specific compound.
Wash skin:Recommendations regarding washing the skin vary depending upon the specific compound.
Remove:Recommendations regarding the removal of personal protective clothing that becomes wet or contaminated vary depending upon the specific compound.
Change:Recommendations regarding the daily changing of personal protective clothing vary depending upon the specific compound.
Provide:Recommendations regarding the need for eyewash or quick drench facilities vary depending upon the specific compound.
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Water flush immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH/OSHA

Up to 1 mg/m3:
(APF = 10) Any air-purifying half-mask respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with an N95, R95, or P95 filter. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100, P100.
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(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator

Up to 2.5 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter.

Up to 5 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece

Up to 25 mg/m3:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode

Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also
INTRODUCTION   MEDICAL TESTS: 0230

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