Mono-n-butyltin trichloride

Synonyms

Butylstannium trichloride; Butyltin trichloride; Butyltrichlorostannane; Butyltrichlorotin; Chlorid n-butylcinicity [Czech]; Monobutyltin trichloride; Monotributyltin trichloride; n-Butyltin trichloride; Stannane, butyltrichloro-; Stannane, trichlorobutyl-; Tin, n-butyl-, trichloride; Trichlorobutylstannane; Trichlorobutyltin; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Tin Compounds, Organic

Description

Colorless liquid; [HSDB] Yellow to red clear liquid; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

A degradation product of dibutyltin and tributyltin (antifouling agents in marine paints); Used as an intermediate for other mono-n-butyltin compounds, a PVC stabilizer, and a hot-end coating of glass bottles; [HSDB]

Comments

A strong skin irritant Oral LD50 (rat) = 2140 mg/kg; [Sax] Corrosive to skin and eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline] See "Tin, organic compounds."

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

Explanatory Notes

Organic tin compounds have a "skin" designation and are classified as "A4" (Not classifiable as human carcinogen); [ACGIH]

Yes

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:

• Glass Manufacturing