Octyltrichlorosilane
Agent Name
Octyltrichlorosilane
CAS Number
5283-66-9
Formula
C8-H17-Cl3-Si
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Silane, trichlorooctyl-; Trichlorooctylsilane; [ChemIDplus] n-Octyltrichlorosilane; [MSDSonline] UN1801
Category
Chlorosilanes
Description
Water-white liquid with a strong irritating odor; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as intermediate for silicones; [Hawley]
Comments
A strong skin and mucous membrane irritant; [Hawley] Produces hydrogen chloride when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] Reacts with water and air evolving hydrogen chloride; 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]
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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