Tributyltin methacrylate
Agent Name
Tributyltin methacrylate
CAS Number
2155-70-6
Formula
C16-H32-O2-Sn
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Tri-n-butylstannylmethacrylate; ((Methacryloyl)oxy)tributylstannane; Stannane, ((methacryloyl)oxy)tributyl-; Stannane, tributyl(methacryloyloxy)-; Tin tributylmethacrylate; Tributyl((2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy)stannane; Tributyl(methacryloxy)stannane; Tributyl(methacryloyloxy)stannane; Tributylstannyl methacrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, tributylstannyl ester; [ChemIDplus] Methacryloxytri-n-butyltin; [MSDSonline] UN2788
Category
Tin Compounds, Organic
Description
Liquid; [CAMEO] Clear to straw colored liquid with an acrid odor; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in marine anti-fouling paints; [HSDB]
Comments
Oral LD50 (mouse) = 160 mg/kg; IV LD50 (mouse) = 18 mg/kg; [Sax] A skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] Decomposed by moisture producing methacrylic acid and bis(tri-n-butyl)oxide; A severe eye irritant (effects may be delayed); [MSDSonline] See "Tin, organic compounds."
Restricted
Use as a biocide and industrial chemical severely restricted in the EU; [eChemPortal: ESIS]
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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
0.02 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Sn
IDLH (NIOSH)
25 mg/m3, as Sn
Vapor Pressure
0.0002 mm Hg
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]
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
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