Agent Name
Hexamethyldisilane
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."
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: