(Dimethylamino)trimethyltin
Agent Name
(Dimethylamino)trimethyltin
CAS Number
993-50-0
Formula
C5-H15-N-Sn
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
(Dimethylamino)trimethylstannane; [ChemIDplus] (Dimethylamino)trimethyltin(IV); [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Dimethylaminotrimethyltin; [Gelest MSDS] UN2924
Category
Tin Compounds, Organic
Description
Clear liquid with a distinct odor; [Gelest MSDS]
Comments
May be decomposed by water or moisture; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Occupational fatalities have been reported from inhalation of a similar compound (trimethylchlorotin); [Gelest MSDS] See "Trimethyltin chloride." See "Tin, organic compounds."
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 "Flammable liquid, corrosive, n.o.s." Organic tin compounds have a "skin" designation and are classified as "A4" (Not classifiable as human carcinogen); [ACGIH]
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
ACGIH Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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