Trichloromethylstannane

Agent Name
Trichloromethylstannane
CAS Number
993-16-8
Formula
C-H3-Cl3-Sn
Major Category
Metals
Trichloromethylstannane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Methyltin trichloride; Methyltrichlorostannane; Methyltrichlorotin; Monomethyltin trichloride; Stannane, trichloromethyl-; Tin, methyl-, trichloride; Trichloromethyltin; Stannane, methyltrichloro-; [ChemIDplus] MMTC; Trichloro(methyl)stannane; [ECHA - Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling] MMTCI; [OECD: SIDS Dossier] UN2921
Category
Tin Compounds, Organic
Description
Produced as a solid or aqueous solution; Off-white to gray solid or clear colorless liquid; [OECD: SIDS Dossier] Off-white crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other organotin compounds; [ECHA - Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling]
Comments
Produced as a mixture with up to 10% dimethyltin dichloride (CAS# 753-73-1); [ECHA - Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; May cause skin sensitization; Harmful by ingestion; Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] 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
Vapor Pressure
1.25 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 600,000 mg/m3/1hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, flammable, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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