Tributylphenyltin
Agent Name
Tributylphenyltin
CAS Number
960-16-7
Formula
C18-H32-Sn
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Stannane, tributylphenyl-; Tributylphenylstannane; [ChemIDplus] Phenyltributyltin; Phenyltributylstannane; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN2788
Category
Tin Compounds, Organic
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; Toxic by ingestion; Harmful by skin absorption; Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause organ injury; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Tetraethyl tin" and "Tetra-n-butyltin."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 mg/m3, as Sn
STEL (ACGIH)
0.2 mg/m3, as Sn
PEL (OSHA)
0.1 mg/m3, as Sn
MAK
0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Sn
IDLH (NIOSH)
25 mg/m3, as Sn
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organotin compound, liquid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
ACGIH Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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