Stannous sulfate

Agent Name
Stannous sulfate
CAS Number
7488-55-3
Formula
O4-S.Sn
Major Category
Metals
Stannous sulfate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Sulfuric acid, tin(2+) salt (1:1); Tin sulphate; Tin(2+) sulfate; Tin(II) sulfate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Snow-white solid; [Merck Index] White odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in tin plating and to make stannous salts; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes pigmented or nucleated red blood cells and weight loss in 13-week constant oral studies of rats; [RTECS] Powder causes eye irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
2 mg/m3, as Sn
PEL (OSHA)
2 mg/m3, as Sn

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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