| Agent Name |
Tin and inorganic compounds |
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| CAS Number |
7440-31-5; varies |
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| Formula |
Sn, varies |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Metallic tin; Tin flake; Tin metal; Tin powder; Tin compounds; [NIOSH] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Gray to almost silver-white, ductile, malleable, lustrous solid; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in solders, protective coatings, and alloys; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis in a patient with a positive patch test to tin. Contact Dermatitis. Nielsen NH, et al. 1998 Aug;39(2):99-100. No abstract available. |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
2 mg/m3, as Sn |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
2 mg/m3, as Sn |
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| IDLH (NIOSH) |
100 mg/m3, as Sn (metal) |
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| Excerpts from Documentation for IDLHs |
No data on acute inhalation toxicity are available on which to base the IDLH. The chosen IDLH is based on the dog intravenous LDLO of 20 mg/kg for stannous chloride . . . |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Melting point = 449 degrees F, for Sn |
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| Half Life |
No reports found; [TDR, p. 1136] |
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| Reference Link |
ATSDR - ToxFAQs - Tin |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: TIN COMPOUNDS TIN
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