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How do I get the MSDS for stannous chloride? |
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Searching for chemical substance information using a chemical name
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1. Locate the CAS REGISTRY record for the substance.
2. Select the link to MSDS information. This will start a "crossover search" from REGISTRY to MSDS. |
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| The Search Page is displayed. It offers four different
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Lookup" Search. The "Defined
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| To search for a chemical substance, select the
"CAS Number" tab. |
| Enter the name "stannous cloride" in the
search box and click the green "Search" button. |
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Helpful HINT: Use the free "Browse
Index" button before clicking "Search" to make sure
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Simply select the chemical name you wish to search from the
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The list of answers is displayed in a table format on the Answer Page.
Your search question and total number of answers are shown at the top of the Answer Page as well. |
| Stannous chloride is located in the REGISTRY database. To display the detailed record, click the blue "Display Answers" button or directly the title hyperlink. - You may change the Display Format and Display Style using the selection boxes at the bottom of the title list. |
| Please note: The display cost is shown to the right of the answer. |
| Helpful HINT: The "Save" option at the
top of Answer Page would allow you to save your search terms
for Recall
and/or your search query as Defined
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| The REGISTRY record is displayed. The search in the REGISTRY database ensures that the correct information is retrieved, even if you use a variant name, e.g. dichlorotin or tin chloride. |
| The REGISTRY record provides a wealth of additional information for this substance through hyperlinks to other STN databases. Links are available to commercial suppliers of the substance, toxicology research, regulated chemical lists, and other news and research. |
| Click the "Material Safety (MSDS)" link to retrieve the MSDS information. |
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| The MSDS for stannous chloride is located in the MSDS-OHS database. |
| To display the full text of the MSDS, click on
its title hyperlink. |
| Note that the display cost is shown to the right of the answer. |
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| Immediately, the entire MSDS for stannous chloride is displayed - right at your desktop! |
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