Trichloro(dichlorophenyl)silane
Agent Name
Trichloro(dichlorophenyl)silane
Alternative Name
Dichlorophenyltrichlorosilane
CAS Number
27137-85-5
Formula
C6-H3-Cl5-Si
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Dichlorophenyltrichlorosilane; Silane, trichloro(dichlorophenyl)-; Benzene, dichloro(trichlorosilyl)-; Silane, (dichlorophenyl)trichloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN1766
Category
Chlorosilanes
Description
Straw colored liquid with a pungent odor; [HSDB] Clear liquid with an acrid odor of hydrogen chloride; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as intermediate for silicones; [HSDB]
Comments
Forms hydrogen chloride when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] Decomposed by water or moisture evolving hydrogen chloride and heat; Corrosive to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] A strong skin and eye irritant; [HSDB] A severe eye irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Dangerous When Wet
Yes
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 80 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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Processes
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