Allyltrichlorosilane

Synonyms

Allyl trichlorosilane; Allylsilicone trichloride; Propen-3-yltrichlorosilane; Silane, allyltrichloro-; Silane, trichloro-2-propenyl-; Silane, trichloroallyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1724

Category

Chlorosilanes

Description

Colorless liquid with a pungent, irritating odor; [Hawley] Colorless to yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as an intermediate for silicones and in finishes for glass fibers; [Hawley]

Comments

A corrosive substance; An eye, nose, and throat irritant; [HSDB] May cause severe burns to eyes and skin; [CAMEO] Water reactive--produces HCl when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] Evolves heat and corrosive products in contact with moisture; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline]

Biomedical References

Yes

Yes

Explanatory Notes

Flash point = 35 deg C; [Hawley] VP = 53.0 mm Hg at 47.5 deg C; [HSDB] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Allyltrichlorosilane, stabilized." Not TIH in land-based spills, but TiH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016]

may ignite at ambient temp

Yes

Skin burns

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Pneumonitis, toxic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Toxic Gas from Spilling Chemical in Water