Applications
Stannous Chloride Anhydrous is a strong reducing agent and is used in many industrial processes, such as manufacturing dyes, phosphors, and polymers. The compound is a major ingredient in acid tin plating baths. Other uses are a mordant in dyeing; an additive to lubricating oil to prevent sludging; a stabilizer for perfume in soaps; in removing ink stains; a sensitizing agent for glass, paper, and plastics; and a soldering flux. Stannous chloride Anhydrous is used for preparing a number of tin(II) salts. It is a catalyst in many organic reactions. It is a common laboratory reagent.
Properties
Density – 3.95 g/cm3
Composition – Sn (+2) = 62.6%, Cl = 37.4% (Theoretical)
Melting Point – 246ºC (475o F)
Boiling Point – 652ºC (1206o F)
Specifications
Appearance: Off-white flake
Concentration: 80% Min
Sb: 0.000 – 0.004%
Cu: 0.000 – 0.002%
Fe: 0.000 – 0.010%
Pb: 0.000 – 0.010%
Sn(II):62.0 – 64.0%
Packing
100 LB Cardboard Drum
DOT Transportation
UN/NA: UN3260
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Tin dichloride)
Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group: III
