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Tin(II) 2-ethylhexanoate, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Tin(II) 2-ethylhexanoate is used as a polymerization initiator in polylactic acid production. It acts as an intermediate as well as a catalyst for urethane foams, a lubricant, addition agent and a stabilizer for transformer oils.
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Tin(II) 2-ethylhexanoate is used as a polymerization initiator in polylactic acid production. It acts as an intermediate as well as a catalyst for urethane foams, a lubricant, addition agent and a stabilizer for transformer oils.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.251 |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Odor | Characteristic |
Refractive Index | 1.494 |
Quantity | 100 g |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 405.11 |
Percent Purity | 96% |
Chemical Name or Material | Tin(II) 2-ethylhexanoate |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10243298 | Certificate of Analysis | 09/09/2022 | B23612.14,B23612.22 |
10240072 | Certificate of Analysis | 21/04/2022 | B23612.14,B23612.22 |
10234196 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B23612.14,B23612.22 |
10135966 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B23612.14,B23612.22 |
10181418 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B23612.14,B23612.22 |
Safety and Handling


- Tin(II) 2-ethylhexanoate
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Tin(II) 2-ethylhexanoate
RUO – Research Use Only
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