Tri-n-butyltin hydride

Synonyms

Stannane, tributyl-; Tin, tri-n-butyl-, hydride; Tri-n-butylstannane hydride; Tributylstannane; Tributylstannic hydride; Tributyltin; Tributyltin hydride; [ChemIDplus] UN2788

Category

Tin Compounds, Organic

Description

Liquid; [Hawley] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as a biocide in paints for ships and fishnets; [ChemIDplus] Used as a reducing agent for the conversion of alkyl halides to hydrocarbons, a veterinary anthelmintic for poultry, and an intermediate to make other butyltin compounds; Use as a marine biocide is being phased out globally due to toxicity to aquatic organisms. [HSDB]

Comments

In inhalation lethal dose studies, causes lacrimation, dyspnea, and seizures; [ChemIDplus] Can cause skin burns; [Sullivan, p. 979] A skin and eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] Produces flammable gases on contact with water; An irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline] See "ORGANOMETALS." See "Tin, organic compounds."

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Biomedical References

Yes

0.1 mg/m3, as Sn

0.2 mg/m3, as Sn

0.1 mg/m3, as Sn

0.02 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Sn

25 mg/m3, as Sn

LCLo (rat) = 1,460 mg/m3/10min

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organotin compound, liquid, n.o.s." Organic tin compounds have a "skin" designation and are classified as "A4" (Not classifiable as human carcinogen); [ACGIH]

Other CNS neurotoxin

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Skin burns

Not Classifiable

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)