Tin oxide: SnO (opacifier)

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hazard description- n/a

physical properties- white odorless powder

acute effects- irritant to skin & eyes

symptoms of overexposure- dust & fumes may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irritation, & pneumoconiosis

note- most inorganic tin compounds are poorly absorbed by the body when ingested or inhaled

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