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Document ID (ISN)67973
CIS number 96-1955
Year 1993
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 10-0956
Title Stannous oxide
Bibliographic information Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p.
Abstract International Chemical Safety Card. Short-term exposure effects: irritates the respiratory tract. Long-term exposure effects: may affect the lungs, causing benign pneumoconiosis (stannosis). Occupational exposure limit: TLV: 2mg/m3 as tin (ACGIH 1990-1991).
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; IPCS; tin oxide
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; irritants; pneumoconiosis; tinsmelters pneumoconiosis; labelling; data sheet; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; health hazards; storage
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceEuropean Union; WHO
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Inorganic substances