Diethyldichlorosilane

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]

Biomedical References

Yes

Yes

11.9 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

Not TIH in land-based spills, but TiH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] VP from HSDB;

Yes

Yes

Skin burns

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Pneumonitis, toxic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Toxic Gas from Spilling Chemical in Water