| Agent Name | Diethyldichlorosilane |
|---|---|
| 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] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| 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: |
Agent Name
Diethyldichlorosilane
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]
Exposure Assessment
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
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap