Trichloropropylsilane

Synonyms

Propyltrichlorosilane; Silane, propyltrichloro-; Trichloro-n-propylsilane; n-Propyltrichlorosilane; Silane, trichloropropyl-; Trichloro(propyl)silane; Propyl trichlorosilane; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Chlorosilanes

Description

Colorless liquid with an acrid odor; [HSDB] Colorless to yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as intermediate for silicones; [HSDB]

Comments

Produces hydrogen chloride when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] Can cause severe burns to skin and eyes; [HSDB] Reacts violently with water or moisture producing heat, hydrogen, and hydrogen chloride gas; Corrosive to tissue; [CAMEO] Reacts with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; [MSDSonline]

Biomedical References

Yes

Yes

28.8 mm Hg

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