Agent Name | Hexamethyldisilane |
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CAS Number | 1450-14-2 |
Formula | C6-H18-Si2 |
Major Category | Metals |
Synonyms | Permethyldisilane; Disilane, 1,1,1,2,2,2-hexamethyl-; Disilane, hexamethyl-; [ChemIDplus] Trimethyl(trimethylsilyl)silane; [ToxPlanet: ECHA REACH Registrations] UN1993 |
Category | Metalloid Compounds (Silicon) |
Description | Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
Sources/Uses | Used as an intermediate; [ToxPlanet: ECHA REACH Registrations] |
Comments | An eye and respiratory tract irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [ToxPlanet: ECHA REACH Registrations] A strong eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Hexaphenyldisilane." |
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Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s." |
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Skin Sensitizer | Yes |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |