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Tin Chloride (II)
Tin Chloride (II) (Product Code: SCI-595/258) is an analytical reagent grade tin(II) chloride, also known as stannous chloride, used as a reducing agent in qualitative analysis and redox demonstrations in college and school chemistry laboratories. It comes as a 100 g pack with an MSDS and is usually made up into a fresh acidified solution before each practical session. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, among its lab chemicals for teaching laboratories.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Tin(II) chloride (stannous chloride), SnCl2 |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Pack contents | 100 g |
| Documentation | MSDS provided |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCI-595/258 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Stannous Chloride Used For?
Stannous chloride is a reducing agent: it decolourises iodine solution, turns yellow-brown iron(III) solutions pale green as they are reduced to iron(II), and is used in redox lessons to show electron transfer between ions. In qualitative analysis it identifies mercury(II), first giving a white precipitate of mercury(I) chloride that turns grey as metallic mercury forms.
In plain water, tin(II) chloride hydrolyses and turns cloudy as an insoluble basic salt forms, so solutions are prepared in dilute hydrochloric acid, and many teachers add a granule of tin metal to the bottle to slow oxidation by air. The solid and its solutions can burn or irritate skin and eyes, so wear gloves and goggles and keep the pack tightly closed.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Product code SCI-595/258 and the number of 100 g packs.
- Whether tin granules and hydrochloric acid for preparing the solution should be quoted too.
- Delivery destination, in India or overseas.
Supplier
Chemistry departments assembling qualitative analysis reagent sets can obtain Tin Chloride (II) from ScienceLab, the trading name under which Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited of Ambala supplies laboratory chemicals and apparatus. One enquiry can cover this reducing agent together with the acids, metals and glassware used in the same tests. The ScienceLab profile describes the company.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Reagents and storage that go with stannous chloride in solution preparation and redox tests:
- Tin-Grain (Granules) — added to the stock bottle to keep the solution reduced.
- Hydrochloric Acid — prevents hydrolysis when preparing the solution.
- Iron Chloride (III) — reduced to iron(II) in a simple redox demonstration.
- Potassium Iodine-Iodine Solution — decolourised by stannous chloride.
- Reagent Bottle Narrow Mouth, Amber Glass — for storing the prepared solution.
View the complete Laboratory Equipment listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tin Chloride (II) the same as stannous chloride?
Yes. Tin Chloride (II) and stannous chloride are two names for tin(II) chloride, SnCl2. ScienceLab lists it as Tin Chloride (II), code SCI-595/258, in a 100 g analytical reagent pack with an MSDS.
Why does Tin Chloride (II) solution turn cloudy?
Tin Chloride (II) hydrolyses in plain water and forms an insoluble basic tin salt, which makes the solution cloudy. Dissolving it in dilute hydrochloric acid prevents this, and a small piece of tin metal in the bottle slows oxidation by air.
What is Tin Chloride (II) used for in qualitative analysis?
Tin Chloride (II) is used mainly as a reducing agent. It confirms mercury(II) ions by giving a white precipitate that turns grey, and it reduces iron(III) to iron(II), which is useful in redox demonstrations and analytical procedures.
How should Tin Chloride (II) be stored?
Store Tin Chloride (II) tightly closed in a cool, dry cupboard away from oxidising agents, because air and moisture slowly convert it to tin(IV) compounds. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Is Tin Chloride (II) hazardous?
Tin Chloride (II) can burn or irritate skin and eyes, and its dust irritates the airways. Wear gloves and goggles, avoid breathing dust, and follow the MSDS supplied with the 100 g pack for first-aid and disposal guidance.
Can Tin Chloride (II) be ordered with other qualitative analysis reagents?
Yes. Tin Chloride (II) can be quoted together with hydrochloric acid, tin granules, glassware and other salt analysis reagents from Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala. List everything on the contact page or in the enquiry cart.
Request a Quote
Ask for a quotation on Tin Chloride (II) through the contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with the tin granules, acid and storage bottles you need for preparing its solution.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
