TETRAETHYL TIN†

Chemical Identification

CAS # 597-64-8
Formula

C₈H₂₀Sn

Synonyms

tetraethyltin; tetraethylstannane; stannane, tetraethyl-

Physical Properties

Physical description Colorless liquid.
Boiling point 358°F Molecular weight 234.97
Freezing point/melting point -170°F Vapor pressure
Flash point Vapor density
Specific gravity 1.187 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.) R268
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media XAD-7 tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-95]
Sampling time*

240 min

Sampling volume (TWA)*

48 L

Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.2 L/min

Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*

3 L

Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*

0.2 L/min

Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference OSHA 110 (fully validated)
Notes
Special requirements

* 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

PEL-TWA

0.1 mg/m³

PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

N

Skin notation

Y

Skin notation

Y

Skin notation

Y

Notes:

As Tin, organic compounds (as Sn). See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

Notes:

The REL applies to all organic tin compounds except Cyhexatin.

Notes: Notes:

As Tin, organic compounds, as Sn

Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-A4 Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 01/12/2021