Dimethoxydimethylsilane
Agent Name
Dimethoxydimethylsilane
CAS Number
1112-39-6
Formula
C4-H12-O2-Si
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dimethyldimethoxysilane; KBM 22; Silane, dimethoxydimethyl-; TSL 8112; TSL 8117; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Silicon)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
A moderate eye irritant; Causes lachrymation, excitement, and lung changes in inhalation lethal-concentration studies of rats; [RTECS] Causes histopathological liver changes at 1,000 mg/kg/day in 28-day oral study of rats; [EPA - TSCATS] Evolves methanol on contact with water; A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Methyl silicate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC (rat) > 21,350 mg/m3/4hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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