Methyltrimethoxysilane
Agent Name
Methyltrimethoxysilane
CAS Number
1185-55-3
Formula
C4-H12-O3-Si
Major Category
Metals
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."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: