Dioctyl(maleate)tin is used as a heat stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride (PVC), exhibiting excellent long-term thermal stability and good light stability. It is particularly suitable for high-grade transparent non-toxic twisted films, smoked films, and rigid transparent products. It has a synergistic effect when used in combination with thiol-based di-n-octyltin, with a typical dosage of 0.5-3%. This product has low toxicity (oral LD50 in rats is 4550 mg/kg), but it is irritating to the skin and eyes.
Dioctyl(maleate)tin is in the family of tin compounds widely used as stabilizers for plastics, additives to paint(as antifouling agents). Some have catalytic properties. Examples include butyl tin, dibutyl tin oxide. Their main hazard is associated with their high toxicity, in skin adsorption or inhalation.
Flash point data for Dioctyl(maleate)tin are not available, however Dioctyl(maleate)tin is probably combustible.
core: tin
reagent type: catalyst
Moderately toxic by
ingestion. When heated to decomposition it
emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See
also TIN COMPOUNDS
