International Chemical Safety Cards

DIBUTYLTIN DILAURATE

ICSC: 1171

DIBUTYLTIN DILAURATE
Dibutylbis((1-oxododecyl)-oxy) stannane
Dibutylbis(lauroyloxy)tin
(C₄H₉)₂Sn(OOC(CH₂)₁₀CH₃)₂/C₃₂H₆₄O₄Sn
Molecular mass: 631.6
CAS # 77-58-7
RTECS # WH7000000
ICSC # 1171
UN # 2788; 3146

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE!
INHALATION		Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
SKIN		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES	Redness.	Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).

Separated from food and feedstuffs. Ventilation along the floor.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
UN Hazard Class: 6.1

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ICSC: 1171

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International Chemical Safety Cards

DIBUTYLTIN DILAURATE

ICSC: 1171

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
YELLOW OILY LIQUID OR WAXY CRYSTALS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic and irritating fumes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the liver, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point at 1.3 kPa: 205°C
Melting point: 22-24°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1

Solubility in water: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 21.8
Flash point: 179°C c.c.

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Butinorate, Davainex and Tinostat are trade names.

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

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