Tin(II) oxalate is used for dyeing and printing textiles. It acts as a catalyst for the esterification reactions between long chain fatty acids and alcohols and in polymerization reactions. It is also used in stannous oral care compositions. Further, it is used in proteomics research.
Dyeing and printing textiles, catalyst for esterification
reactions.
Tin(II) Oxalate is used in stannous oral care compositions.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Moderately toxic by
ingestion. When heated to decomposition it
emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See
also TIN COMPOUNDS and
OXALATES.