Ethyldichlorosilane
Agent Name
Ethyldichlorosilane
CAS Number
1789-58-8
Formula
C2-H6-Cl2-Si
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Dichloroethylsilane; Monoethyldichlorosilane; Silane, dichloroethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1183
Category
Chlorosilanes
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]
Biomedical References
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
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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