Trichloroethylsilane

Synonyms

Ethyl silicon trichloride; Ethyl trichlorosilane; Ethyltrichlorosilane; Silane, ethyl(trichloro)-; Silane, trichloroethyl-; Silicane, trichloroethyl-; Trichloroethylsilicane; Trichloroethylsilicon; [ChemIDplus] UN1196

Category

Chlorosilanes

Description

Colorless liquid; [HSDB] Clear liquid with a pungent odor; [CAMEO]

Sources/Uses

Used as intermediate for silicones; [HSDB]

Comments

Produces hydrogen chloride when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] A strong irritant; [HSDB] Reacts violently with water or moisture producing heat, hydrogen, and hydrogen chloride gas; Corrosive to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] Corrosive to skin and eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] 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

Yes

Yes

47.2 mm Hg

LCLo (rat) = 500 ppm/4h

Explanatory Notes

Not TIH in land-based spills, but TiH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] VP from ChemIDplus;

may ignite at ambient temp

Yes

Skin burns

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Pneumonitis, toxic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Toxic Gas from Spilling Chemical in Water