Agent Name | Diethyldichlorosilane |
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Alternative Name | Dichlorodiethylsilane |
CAS Number | 1719-53-5 |
Formula | C4-H10-Cl2-Si |
Major Category | Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms | Dichlorodiethylsilane; Diethyldichlorosilicon; Dichloro(diethyl)silane; Silane, dichlorodiethyl-; Diethyl dichlorosilane; [ChemIDplus] UN1767 |
Category | Chlorosilanes |
Description | Colorless liquid; [HSDB] Acrid odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
Sources/Uses | Used as an intermediate in the production of silicones; [HSDB] |
Comments | Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A lachrymator; High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [HSDB] Reacts vigorously with water producing hydrochloric acid and heat; Corrosive to tissue; [CAMEO] Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [NTP] |
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Dangerous When Wet | Yes - A material that, by contact with water, is liable to become spontaneously flammable or to give off flammable or toxic gas at a rate greater than 1 L per kilogram of the material, per hour; [ERG 2004] |
Vapor Pressure | 45.3 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects | |
Lacrimator | Yes |
Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |