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Stannic chloride, anhydrous

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
UN 1827
Hazard class
8
Packing group
II
ERG guide
ERG 137
Special provisions
SP B2, SP IB2, SP T7, SP TP2
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Stannic chloride, anhydrous


Tin(IV) chloride, also known as tin tetrachloride or stannic chloride, is an inorganic compound of tin and chlorine with the formula SnCl4. It is a colorless hygroscopic liquid, which fumes on contact with air. It is used as a precursor to other tin compounds. It was first discovered by Andreas Libavius (1550–1616) and was known as spiritus fumans libavii Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 04.12.2019)

CAS-Number

7646-78-8

Flash Point

n/a

Boiling Point

n/a

Emergency Response Guide No. 137

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard Class

8
Corrosive liquids

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1827

(5) Packing Group Help

II

(6) Labels Help

Corrosive liquids (8)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×Note:
Special provisions may be very complex. The extracts are taken from 49 CFR §172.102. Please be careful with the information, as necessary, additional conditions may be applied that are not written here. Please check the original source and report bugs.
B2
IB2
T7
TP2

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) Help

(8A) Exceptions154see 49 CFR §173.154
(8B) Non-bulk202see 49 CFR §173.202
(8C) Bulk242see 49 CFR §173.242

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail1 L
(9B) Cargo aircraft only30 L

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other

Segregation chart for load, transport, and storage

This chart shows whether loading, transport, or storage with other hazard classes is permitted, prohibited, or restricted. Based on 49 CFR §177.848.

Prohibited Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
Permitted May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
Restricted May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.