Hexamethyldisilane

Agent Name
Hexamethyldisilane
CAS Number
1450-14-2
Formula
C6-H18-Si2
Major Category
Metals
Hexamethyldisilane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Permethyldisilane; Disilane, 1,1,1,2,2,2-hexamethyl-; Disilane, hexamethyl-; [ChemIDplus] Trimethyl(trimethylsilyl)silane; [ECHA REACH Registrations] UN1993
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Silicon)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
An eye and respiratory tract irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [ECHA REACH Registrations] A strong eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Hexaphenyldisilane."
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: