Dichloromethylphenylsilane

Synonyms

Dichlor-fenyl-methylsilane [Czech]; Dichloromethylphenyl silane; Methylphenyldichlorosilane; Phenylmethyldichlorosilane; Silane, dichloromethylphenyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2437

Category

Chlorosilanes

Description

Colorless liquid; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Used to make silicone fluids, resins, and elastomers; Also used as a comonomer for silicone oil and rubber; [HSDB]

Comments

Produces hydrogen chloride when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes; [HSDB] Highly flammable; Reacts vigorously with water evolving hydrogen chloride; May cause burns to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]

Biomedical References

Yes

Yes

LCLo (mice) = 30 mg/m3/2h

Explanatory Notes

VP = 1 mm Hg at 35.7 deg C; [CAMEO] Not TIH in land-based spills, but TiH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016]

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