Material Safety Data Sheet Smoke Generating Tubes SECTION 1. - MANUFACTURER AND CONTACT INFORMATION Manufacturer: RAE Systems Inc. Emergency Telephone Number: 1-888-723-4800 Address: 3775 North First Street FAX Number: 408-952-8480 San Jose, CA 95134 USA Date Revised: June 3, 2013 SECTION 2. - HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS HEALTH HAZARDS OSHA: Corrosive, Irritant Each tube contains ~0.7 g stannic chloride before use. Stannic chloride and considered corrosive to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Contact with moisture releases hydrochloric acid fumes, which is also highly corrosive. Contact with moist air also releases tin compounds, which may be toxic. Stannic Chloride is not identified as a human carcinogen by the IARC, NTP or OSHA. PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: INHALATION? Yes. SKIN? Yes. INGESTION? Yes. Symptoms of inhalation exposure include severe coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Produces lung irritation and damage to the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. In extreme cases, pulmonary edema can occur. Exposure to skin causes irritation or tissue burns. Abdominal pain, burning sensation. Shock or collapse. May be fatal if swallowed or on excessive contact. Eye contact can cause redness or severe burns. NFPA RATING Health: 3, Fire: 0, Reactivity: 1, Specific Hazard: corrosive, water reactive SECTION 3. - CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Component Formula CAS No EC No UN No a. Stannic Chloride 5-15% SnCl 4 7646-78-8 231-588-9 UN1827 Synonyms: Tin(IV)Chloride, Tin tetrachloride, Libavius Fuming Spirit b. Inert ingredients 85-95% (Non-Hazardous) SMOKE TUBES 1 of 5 Version 7 June 3, 2013
SECTION 4. - FIRST AID MEASURES FIRST AID PROCEDURES Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. In severe cases seek immediate medical attention. Eyes: Flush with water for at least15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention. Inhalation: If inhaled, remove from exposure area to fresh air, rest and keep warm. In sever cases, seek immediate medical attention. Provide oxygen therapy for persistent coughing or difficult breathing. SECTION 5. - FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES In the event of a fire, utilize dry powder or carbon dioxide. Wear SCBA and chemical protective clothing. Stannic chloride and HCl are non-flammable and have no known upper and lower explosion limits. Excessive heat may be released on contact with water. Fire hazard caused indirectly by release of HCl on exposure of broken tubes to moist air. SECTION 6. - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES LEAK & DISPOSAL PROCEDURES Neutralize spill with soda ash or lime. Dispose of washings and/or solids according to local regulations regarding hazardous waste. SECTION 7. - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE Users are not exposed to the hazardous components until the tubes are broken open. Store in the box at <40 C when not in use. Read, understand and comply with all labels, warnings and instructions accompanying these tubes before use. Failure to comply may cause serious injury or death. For use in respirator fit testing according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (App A) and OSHA 1910.139. Wear safety glasses and gloves to protect against chemical exposure and flying glass. Wear a respirator when exposed to smoke. Vapors are corrosive to skin and overexposure can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT inhale smoke directly. If inhaled enough to cause coughing, remove victim to fresh air. If coughing persists, provide oxygen and contact a physician. Use only in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT use in a confined space. DO NOT use under a respirator fit testing hood or other enclosed space, because fume concentrations may build up to levels that can cause serious injury or death. Avoid contact of smoke with skin. DO NOT direct smoke stream directly at the skin during fit testing. If smoke contacts skin for a prolonged time, flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes and contact a physician. SMOKE TUBES 2 of 5 Version 7 June 3, 2013
If smoke contacts eyes, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes and contact a physician. Eyes should be kept tightly closed during fit testing. Use only the pump(s) at the flow rates specified in OSHA CFR 1910.134 and 29 CFR 1910.139. If the pump is operated at non-specified flow rates it could increase the smoke and fume concentrations and cause serious injury or death. Do not use for fit testing on persons with pre-existing respiratory or related medical conditions or are allergic to tin compounds or hydrochloric acid. SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL & PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT EXPOSURE LIMITS Component USA-OSHA PEL (TWA) ACGIH (TWA) NISOSH (TWA) Stannic Chloride Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Tin Oxides & Compounds 2 mg/m3 2 mg/m3 2 mg/m3 Hydrochloric Acid 5 PPM (ceiling) 2 PPM (ceiling) 5 PPM (ceiling) 7mg/m3 (ceiling) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Hand Protection: Nitrile rubber gloves or equivalent hand protection. Do not allow contents to come in contact with skin. Eye Protection: Tight fitting safety goggles, face shield or safety glasses that are ANSI or NIOSH approved, or meet the approval criteria of a specific government standard. Remove clothing exposed to tube contents immediately. SECTION 9. - PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Component: SnCl 4 HCl Inert Ingredients Description: Slightly yellowish clear liquid Colorless gas Inorganic solids Melting Point: -33 C -114.2 C n/a* Boiling Point: 114 C -85.1 C n/a Vapor Press.: 20 mm Hg @ 20 C 41.6 mm Hg @ 20 C n/a Vapor Density: n/a* 1.268 (air=1.000) n/a Density: 2.226 g/cc n/a n/a Water soluble: Decomposes 37% by weight n/a *n/a = not available SMOKE TUBES 3 of 5 Version 7 June 3, 2013
SECTION 10. - STABILITY & REACTIVITY STABILITY: Reacts with water and moisture in the air to form a smoke of HCl and tin oxychlorides. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Do not expose to air until use. INCOMPATIBILITIES: Bases, ethylene oxide, water alcohols, metals, and amines. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur, but HCl may catalyze the polymerization of other compounds SECTION 11. - TOXILOGICAL INFORMATION RTECS Published Acute Toxicity Data: Stannic Chloride Oral Rat: 365 gm/kg, 1 year intermittent Inhalation Rat: LC50-2,300 mg/m3/10 minute Intraperitoneal Mouse: LD50-99mg/kg SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Do not allow tube contents to contact soil, lakes, rivers, streams or sewer systems. Harmful to aquatic life. Fish Toxicity (Oryzias latipes): Stannic Chloride 24 & 48 hour LC50 480mg/litre SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of in accordance with local, State and Federal regulations. SECTION 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Package and ship by ground in accordance with US DOT regulation CFR Title 49, Section 173.4 (Small Quantities) and Section 173.4b (De minimis exceptions). SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Stannic Chloride is not listed under the State of California, Proposition 65, as a substances identified to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. Stannic Chloride is a tin compound and it therefore identified under the Canadian Hazardous Products Act Ingredient Disclosure List: Item (English) Item (French) Component CAS Number Minimum Concentration 1570. (803) Tin compounds, Not Otherwise Specified 1% SMOKE TUBES 4 of 5 Version 7 June 3, 2013
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION For more information, contact the manufacturer at the addressor phone number on page 1. Last Revised on May 30, 2013. SMOKE TUBES 5 of 5 Version 7 June 3, 2013