Disilane
Agent Name
Disilane
CAS Number
1590-87-0
Formula
H6-Si2
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Disilicoethane; Disilicon hexahydride; Silicoethane; Disilicane; [Merck Index] Silicon hydride; Silicon hexahydride; [Matheson Tri-Gas MSDS]
Category
Hydrides
Description
Gas with a repulsive odor; [Merck Index] Colorless gas with an irritating odor; [Matheson Tri-Gas MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Has similar properties to ethane, but disilane is more reactive; Usually produced (along with silane and trisilane) by the hydrolysis of magnesium silicide; [Wikipedia]
Comments
Spontaneously ignites in air; Slowly decomposed by water; A strong irritant; [Merck Index] May ignite on air exposure; Release of compressed gas may cause frostbite; See "Silicon tetrahydride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Compressed gas, flammable, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Simple Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: