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Tin(II) chloride dihydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Tin(II) chloride is used as a sensitizing agent in preparing glass and plastic for metalizing. It serves as a potent reducing agent. Other uses of stannous chloride are tin electroplating baths, corrosion inhibitors, polymers, thermoplastic elastomers, soldering flux, antioxidant, tanning agent and pharmaceuticals.
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Tin(II) chloride is used as a sensitizing agent in preparing glass and plastic for metalizing. It serves as a potent reducing agent. Other uses of stannous chloride are tin electroplating baths, corrosion inhibitors, polymers, thermoplastic elastomers, soldering flux, antioxidant, tanning agent and pharmaceuticals.
Solubility
Soluble in dilute and concentrated hydrochloric acid, alcohol, ethyl acetate, glacial acetic acid, and sodium hydroxide solution. Decomposes in excess water.
Notes
Hygroscopic, and absorbs moisture or water from air. Incompatible with metals, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and bromine trifluoride.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 42°C to 46°C |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Linear Formula | SnCl2·2H2O |
| UN Number | UN3260 |
| Merck Index | 14,8783 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in dilute and concentrated hydrochloric acid,alcohol,ethyl acetate,glacial acetic acid,and sodium hydroxide solution. Decomposes in excess water. |
| Formula Weight | 225.65 (189.62 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
| Density | 2.71 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H290-H314-H317-H332-H335-H373 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
| Precautionary Statement | P234-P260-P264b-P271-P272-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P333+P313-P363-P390-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 600-045-1 |
| RTECSNumber | XP8850000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon |
RUO – Research Use Only
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