Agent Name
Methyltrimethoxysilane
Synonyms
Silane A-163; Silane, methyltrimethoxy-; Silane, trimethoxymethyl-; Trimethoxymethylsilane; Union carbide A-163; Z 6070; Trimethoxy(methyl)silane; [ChemIDplus] Dow Corning product Z-6070; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN1993
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Silicon)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in household products for conditioning and waterproofing leather; [REPROTOX]
Comments
Shown to be a skin sensitizer in guinea pigs using a modified Buehler method at 25% in PEG 300 without adjuvant (grade 1 skin reactions in 30% and 20% of the animals after 24 and 48 hours, respectively); [EPA - TSCATS] A mild skin and eye irritant; [RTECS] An eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] 1185-55-3 AND (sensitizer OR sensitization OR allergic): no results; [PubMed] See "Trimethoxysilane" and "Methyl silicate."
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: