Ethylphenyldichlorosilane
Agent Name
Ethylphenyldichlorosilane
CAS Number
1125-27-5
Formula
C8-H10-Cl2-Si
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Dichloroethylphenylsilane; Phenylethyldichlorosilane; Silane, dichloroethylphenyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2987
Category
Chlorosilanes
Description
Colorless liquid with a sharp odor like hydrochloric acid; [HSDB]
Comments
Rats and mice exposed to lethal concentrations (>10mg/m3/2H) have dyspnea and CNS depression. [ChemIDplus] Corrosive on contact with moisture in skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; [HSDB] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Dangerous When Wet
Yes
Explanatory Notes
ERG Guide is for "Chlorosilanes, corrosive, n.o.s." Not TIH in land-based spills, but TiH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016]
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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