Butyl trichlorosilane

Agent Name
Butyl trichlorosilane
CAS Number
7521-80-4
Formula
C4-H9-Cl3-Si
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Butyl trichlorosilane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Butylsilicon trichloride; Butyltrichlorosilane; N-Butyl trichlorosilane; Silane, butyltrichloro-; Trichlorobutylsilane; [ChemIDplus] UN1747
Category
Chlorosilanes
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB] Faintly red clear liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for silicones; [HSDB]
Comments
Evolves HCl when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; [HSDB] An upper respiratory tract irritant; Causes severe burns to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; May cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

TIH
Yes
Dangerous When Wet
Yes
Explanatory Notes
Not TIH in land-based spills, but TIH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016]
NFPA
high ambient temp required

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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