Trichloro(chloromethyl)silane
Agent Name
Trichloro(chloromethyl)silane
CAS Number
1558-25-4
Formula
C-H2-Cl4-Si
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
(Chloromethyl)trichlorosilane; Silane, chloromethyl(trichloro)-; Silane, trichloro(chloromethyl)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chlorosilanes
Description
Liquid; [CAMEO] Clear colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Reacts with water producing hydrogen chloride; May cause burns to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] Reacts violently with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Dangerous When Wet
Yes
Lethal Concentration
LC (rat) > 5 mg/m3/2h
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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