Tin(II) 2-ethylhexanoate

Synonyms

2-Ethylhexanoic acid stannous salt; Nuocure 28; Stannous 2-ethylhexanoate; Stannous 2-ethylhexoate; Stannous octoate; Tin 2-ethylhexanoate; Tin dioctoate; Tin ethylhexanoate; Tin octoate; Tin(2+) 2-ethylhexanoate; Tin(II) 2-ethylhexylate; Tin(II) bis(2-ethylhexanoate); Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, tin(2+) salt; Tin bis(2-ethylhexanoate); [ChemIDplus] Tin EHA; Hexanoic Acid, 2-Ethyl-, Tin(II) salt; [EPA ChAMP: Submissions - Final Summaries]

Category

Organic Acids, Metal Salts

Description

Liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used as a crosslinking agent for flexible polyurethane foams and catalyst for polymer production; [EPA ChAMP: Submissions - Final Summaries]

Comments

Oral LD50 (rat) = 3,400-5,870 mg/kg; Causes mild skin and moderate eye irritation in rabbits; [EPA ChAMP: Submissions - Final Summaries] Metal carboxylates readily dissociate in water into the free metal and free acid; [EPA ChAMP: Submission] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Tin and inorganic compounds." See "2-Ethylhexanoic acid."

Biomedical References

Yes

2 mg/m3, as Sn

2 mg/m3, as Sn

1.25E-08 mm Hg

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Plastic Composites Manufacturing