Sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide
Agent Name
Sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide
CAS Number
1070-89-9
Formula
C6-H19-N-Si2.Na
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
N-Sodiohexamethyldisilazane; Silanamine, 1,1,1-trimethyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)-, sodium salt; [ChemIDplus] UN3096
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Silicon)
Description
Off-white odorless crystals; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Reacts violently with water evolving extremely flammable gases; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, water-reactive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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