Sodium stannate

Agent Name
Sodium stannate
CAS Number
12058-66-1
Formula
O3-Sn.2Na
Major Category
Metals
Sodium stannate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Sodium stannate(IV); Sodium tin oxide; Tin sodium oxide; Disodium stannate; Disodium tin trioxide; Stannate (SnO32-), disodium; Stannate (SnO32-), sodium (1:2); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Trihydrate: Colorless or white solid; Gradually decomposed by air; [Merck Index] White to off-white crystals and powder; Odorless; Slowly decomposed by air to the oxide; [GFS Chemicals MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Used as a mordant in dying and printing calico and for fireproofing curtains; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; Chronic inhalation may cause stannosis (pneumoconiosis); [GFS Chemicals MSDS] See "Tin(IV) oxide."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
2 mg/m3, as Sn
PEL (OSHA)
2 mg/m3, as Sn

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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