Hexadecyltrichlorosilane
Agent Name
Hexadecyltrichlorosilane
CAS Number
5894-60-0
Formula
C16-H33-Cl3-Si
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Hexadecyl trichlorosilane; Hexadecyltrichlorosilane(DOT); Silane, hexadecyltrichloro-; Silane, trichlorohexadecyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1781
Category
Chlorosilanes
Description
Colorless to yellow liquid; [Hawley] Clear colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make silicones; [Hawley]
Comments
Highly irritating; Contact with moisture produces hydrogen chloride; [Hawley] Produces hydrogen chloride when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes; [HSDB] Reacts violently with water evolving heat, hydrogen (combustible), and hydrogen chloride (corrosive); Produces hydrogen chloride on contact with air; Corrosive to tissue; [CAMEO] Reacts violently with water; A corrosive substance that can cause 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
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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