Stannous sulfide

Agent Name
Stannous sulfide
CAS Number
1314-95-0
Formula
S-Sn
Major Category
Metals
Stannous sulfide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Tin sulfide (SnS); Tin sulphide; [ChemIDplus] Tin monosulfide; Tin protosulfide; Tin(II) sulfide; [Merck Index]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Dark gray or black solid; [Merck Index] Gray fragments; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a polymerization catalyst; [Merck Index] Used as a friction material, to make fine chemicals, and in general manufacturing; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

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

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