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Mason Corporation Stannous Chloride Dihydrate

Mason Corporation Stannous Chloride Dihydrate may be substituted effectively in numerous applications for Stannous Chloride Anhydrous. It is acknowledged to be more difficult to handle because of its low melting point.

Chemical Name: Tin(II) Chloride Dihydrate

CAS Number: 10025-69-1

Chemical Family: Chlorides, Tin Compounds

Grade: High Purity Grade, Reagent Grade

Functions: Antioxidant, Corrosion Inhibitor, Food Additive

Synonyms: Dihydrated Stannous Chloride, SnCl2.2H2O, Stannous Chloride Dihydrate, Tin Dichloride.2H2O

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    Identification & Functionality

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims
    Features
    • Although manufacturing techniques are critical to product quality, the dihydrate normally is purer with a higher stannous/stannic ratio.
    • Reagent grade dihydrate was the only type approved in the Federal Registry for food applications.
    • Its value as an antioxidant and as a corrosion inhibitor contributed to the premium price, which it commands.

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Applications
    • Stannous Chloride Dihydrate is widely used in applications that require GMPs to be followed such as:
    • Oral Health Care
    • Pharmaceuticals

    Properties

    Physical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Molecular Weight225.63--
    Melting Point37.7°C-
    Density2.7g/cc-

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Shipping Containers
    • 50 pound plastic pails
    • 100 pound fiber drums
    Availability
    • Stannous Chloride Dihydrate is not as commercially available as the Anhydrous, but it is preferred in many applications due to its higher purity.
    • Stannous Chloride Dihydrate is not as commercially available as the Anhydrous, but it is preferred in many applications due to its higher purity.