Label abbreviations descriptions

TIN, ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (as Sn)†

Chemical Identification
CAS # Varies
Formula

Varies with compounds
Synonyms

organotin compounds: tributyltin fluoride [1983-10-4]; dibutyltin dilaurate [77-58-7]; tributyltin benzoate [4342-36-3]; methyltin mercaptide [57583-35-4]; stannous-2-ethyl hexanoate [301-10-0]; butyltin trichloride [1118-46-3]; bis-tributyltin oxide [56-35-9]; dibutyltin maleate [78-04-6]; triphenytin hydroxide [76-87-9]; tetramethyl tin [594-27-4]; Other synonyms vary depending upon the specific organotin compound.

Physical Properties
Physical description Appearance and odor vary depending upon the specific organotin compound.
Boiling point Molecular weight
Freezing point/melting point Vapor pressure
Flash point Vapor density
Specific gravity Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating NFPA fire rating
NFPA reactivity rating NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 2431 2431 2431
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media Mixed cellulose ester filter (MCEF) 0.8 micron (37 mm) and filter spacer with Na₂CO₃ impregnated backup pad, in a 3-piece cassette [SKC 225-9001]
Sampling time*

100-200 min
Sampling volume (TWA)*

200 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

1-2 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments ICP-MS ICP-MS ICP-MS
Method reference OSHA ID-224SG (partially validated) OSHA ID-222SG (partially validated)
Notes

Call the SLTC. OSHA ID-224SG is specific to dibutyltin maleate. OSHA ID-225SG is specific to triphenyltin hydroxide.

Call the SLTC. OSHA ID-217SG is specific to butyltin trichloride. OSHA ID-218SG is specific to dibutyltin dilaurate. OSHA ID-219SG is specific to methyl tin mercaptide.

Call the SLTC. OSHA ID-222SG is specific to tributyltin benzoate. OSHA ID-223SG is specific to tributyltin fluoride. OSHA ID-221SG is specific to stannous-2-ethyl hexanoate.
Special requirements

OSHA staff please call the SLTC prior to sampling.

OSHA staff please call the SLTC prior to sampling.

OSHA staff please call the SLTC prior to sampling.

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA

0.1 mg/m³

 REL-TWA

0.1 mg/m³

 TLV-TWA

0.1 mg/m³ [1992]

 PEL-TWA

0.1 mg/m³
PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL

0.2 mg/m³ [1992]

 PEL-STEL

0.2 mg/m³
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y
Notes:

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

 Notes:

The REL applies to all organic tin compounds except cyhexatin.

 Notes: Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH

25 mg/m³ (as Sn)
Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-A4 Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 01/13/2021