Product Identification

Product Name

Fentin hydroxide

Synonyms

Duter
Erithane
Fenolovo
Fentin hydroxide
Tri(phenyl)tin hydrate
Triphenylstannanol

CAS

76-87-9

Formula

C18H16OSn

Molecular Weight

367.01

EINECS

200-990-6

RTECS

WH8575000

RTECS Class

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Tumorigen; Organometallic; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Primary Irritant

Merck

12,9875

Beilstein/Gmelin

4139186

EC Index Number

050-004-00-1

EC Class

Carcinogenic Category 3; Toxic for reproduction Category 3; Very toxic; Toxic; Irritant; Dangerous for the Environment

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Odorless white powder. Stable at room temperature.

Solubility in water

1.2 ppm

Melting Point

128

Vapor Pressure

.0000004

Density

1.54 g/cm3 (20 C)

Usage

In antifouling paint.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used.

Skin

IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital for treatment after washing the affected areas.

Eyes

First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Elevated temperatures should be avoided to prevent dehydration of the material.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

May be fatal. May cause irritatior or burns. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.

Skin

Some tin compounds may cause sensitization, irritation or burns, and may be percutaneously absorbed.

Eyes

See inhalation.

Ingestion

Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and sore throat have been reported.

Hazards

Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.

UN (DOT)

2787

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

If Tyvek-type disposable protective clothing is not worn during handling of this chemical, wear disposable Tyvek-type sleeves taped to your gloves.

Respirators

Wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter.

Exposure Effects

Triphenyl tin: encephalopathy, polyneuropathy trimethyl tin: tinnitus, lightheadedness, aggression, unresponsiveness; seizures in one human case and in experimental animals tributyl tin: weakness, loss of appetite, headache trialkyl tin: eeg abnormalities and altered consciousness diiododiethyl tin: headache and cerebral edema

Exposure limit(s)

OSHA: PEL (8 h TWA): 0.1 mg/m3.

Poison Class

2

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher.

Fire Potential

This material is probably combustible.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

If a spill of this chemical occurs, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, then you should dampen the solid spill material with acetone and transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with acetone to pick up any remaining material. Seal your contaminated clothing and the absorbent paper in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with acetone followed by washing with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

It is stable at room temperature but dehydration may occur at elevated temperatures.

Incompatibilities

Sensitive to temperatures above 113F and prolonged exposure to light Incompatible with strongly acidic compounds Incompatible with oils used in oil spray formulations.

Combustion Products

Toxic gases and vapors may be released in a fire involving organic tin compounds.

Transport Information

UN Number

2787

Hazard Class

3

Packing Group

I; II