Agent Name
Ethyldichlorosilane
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Dichloroethylsilane; Monoethyldichlorosilane; Silane, dichloroethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1183
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as intermediate for silicones; [Hawley]
Comments
Hydrolyzed by moisture evolving hydrogen and hydrogen chloride; A flammable liquid that poses a dangerous fire risk; A strong skin and eye irritant; [Hawley] Produces hydrogen chloride when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] A severe skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB] Flammable liquid that reacts with water and is spontaneously flammable in air; Can cause severe burns to eyes and skin; [CAMEO] Reacts violently with water; Can cause severe injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Explanatory Notes
Not TIH in land-based spills, but TIH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016]
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: