Hexamethyldisilane
Agent Name
Hexamethyldisilane
CAS Number
1450-14-2
Formula
C6-H18-Si2
Major Category
Metals
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: