Tin Chloride
Tin Dichloride, Stannous Chloride
- CAS
- 7772-99-8
- EC
- 231-868-0
- Sectors
- Textiles, Leather & Paper, Plastics & Polymers, Pharma & Healthcare
Tin Chloride (CAS 7772-99-8), also called stannous chloride or tin dichloride, is an inorganic tin(II) salt that appears as a white crystalline powder with strong reducing and catalytic properties, used in tin plating, textile dyeing, polymer stabilization and as a pharmaceutical intermediate and reducing agent.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | Cl2Sn |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 189.62 g/mol |
| Appearance | Stannous chloride is a white crystalline solid. |
| Form | powder |
| Color | White |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 246 °C |
| Boiling point | 623 °C |
| Density | 3.90 g/cm³ |
| Water solubility | Soluble in water, alkalies, alcohol, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl acetate and acetone. |
| Flash point | 652°C |
| pH | 2.0 (100g/l, H2O, 20°C) |
| GHS signal word | Danger · Corrosive, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard, Environmental hazard |
| HS code | 28273990 |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Tin Chloride
Applications
Used in tin plating, textile dyeing, and polymer stabilization. In pharmaceuticals, it serves as an intermediate and reducing agent.
Safety & Risks
Corrosive and moisture-sensitive; releases toxic fumes on heating. Use protective gloves and goggles.
Packaging
Supplied in 25 kg drums or 500 g reagent bottles. Store cool, dry, and sealed from moisture.