CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY -- TIN  -- 6810-00-241-1186
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TIN
MSDS Date:01/04/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1186
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY
Address:2700 YORK ROAD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27302
Country:US
Info Phone Num:910-584-0381
Emergency Phone Num:910-584-0381/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
CAGE:59896

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:TIN
CAS:7440-31-5
RTECS #:XP7320000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9192

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT GIVEN FOR PRODUCT AS A WHOLE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE
    SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, SEVERE
    IRRITATION OR BURNS TO THE SKIN OR EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING RESPIRATORY, SKIN
    AND/OR EYE CONDITIONS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
    WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSIST, GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INH ALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DRINK WATER.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
    SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CREATING DUST. SWEEP
    OR SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. A NIOSH
    APPROVED DUST MASK SHOULD BE WORN IF PEL'S ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION AS
    REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT. AN EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND SHOWER
    SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER
    BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4544F,2507C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:449F,232C
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:7.31
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY-WHITE GRANULES, POWDER OR SHOT
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
    LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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