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Chemical Sampling Information
Tin, inorganic compounds (except oxides) (as Sn)
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: Tin, inorganic compounds (except oxides) (as Sn)

IMIS: 2430

CAS: 7440-31-5

NIOSH: RTECS XP7320000

DESCRIPTION:

Solid. Appearance, odor, and properties vary depending upon specific compound.

INCOM: Chlorine, turpentine; for stannic chloride: water, alcohols, amines

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 2 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 2 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 2 mg/m3 TWA - Metal, Oxide & inorganic compounds, except tin hydride, as Sn

NIOSH REL: 2 mg/m3 TWA

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Eye, skin irritation

HEALTH EFFECTS: Acute systemic toxicity (HE4); Chronic systemic toxicity (HE3) Irritation-Eyes, Nose, Throat, Skin---Mild (HE16)

ORGAN: Eyes, skin, respiratory system

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Mixed Cellulose Ester Filter (MCEF) 0.8 microns
MAX V: 960 Liters   MIN V: 480 Liters   MAX F: 2.0 L/min
ANL 1: Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy; AAS
REF: 2 (OSHA ID-121)
SAE: 0.15
CLASS: Fully Validated
NOTE: If the filter is not overloaded, samples may be collected up to an 8-hour period. Tin may be requested with three of the following elements: Cadmium, Lead, Antimony &/or Silver. Otherwise, submit as a separate sample.
ANL A: Inductively Coupled Argon Plasma; ICP
REF: 2 (OSHA ID-206)
SAE: 0.11
CLASS: Fully Validated
NOTE: Method ID-206 provides results for Ag, Be, Zn, Sb, Cu, and Pb. Cd results will be provided upon request.


Revision Date: 10/29/1996
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