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First-aid measures

After inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water.
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
May be irritating to eyes. Chronic exposure to tin dioxide dust may cause Stannosis (pneumoconiosis)
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No additional requirements

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: none.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: none known
Advice for firefighters:
Special protective equipment for firefighters: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Do not breathe dust. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Environmental precautions: No special precautionary measures necessary.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid causing dust. Use local exhaust ventilation or adequate respiratory protective equipment.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
No special requirements

Storage temperature: no restrictions.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
Not classified as dangerous goods
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
Not classified as dangerous goods
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
Not classified as dangerous goods
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure controls
Use local exhaust ventilation or adequate respiratory protective equipment to maintain exposure below Workplace Exposure Limits

Control parameters
Inhalation: Tin dioxide: Workplace Exposure Limits:
Long-term exposure limit
(8-hour TWA reference period): 2 mg.m-3 (as Sn)
Short-term exposure limit
(15-minute reference period): 4 mg.m-3 (as Sn)

Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions of storage and use
Possibility of hazardous reactions
none known
Conditions to avoid
none known
Incompatible materials
none known
Hazardous decomposition products
none known

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods:
Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Handle uncleaned containers like the product itself.