Hexyltrichlorosilane
Agent Name
Hexyltrichlorosilane
CAS Number
928-65-4
Formula
C6-H13-Cl3-Si
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Silane, hexyltrichloro-; Silane, trichlorohexyl-; Trichlorohexylsilane; [ChemIDplus] n-Hexyltrichlorosilane; Trichloro-n-hexylsilane; [MSDSonline] UN1784
Category
Chlorosilanes
Description
Colorless liquid with a penetrating odor; Fumes in moist air; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as chemical intermediate; [Hawley]
Comments
A strong irritant; [Hawley] Produces hydrogen chloride when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] A severe skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB] Reacts violently with water evolving heat, hydrogen (combustible), and hydrogen chloride (corrosive); Produces hydrogen chloride gas 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; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Dangerous When Wet
Yes
Vapor Pressure
1.25 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Not TIH in land-based spills, but TiH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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