3-(Triethoxysilyl)propylamine

Synonyms

gamma-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane; (3-Aminopropyl)triethoxysilane; (gamma-Aminopropyl)triethoxysilane; 1-Propanamine, 3-(triethoxysilyl)-; 3-(Triethoxysilyl)-1-propanamine; 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane; A 1100; A 1112; AGM-9; APTES; NUCA 1100; Propylamine, 3-(triethoxysilyl)-; Silane 1100; Silane AMG-9; Silane, (3-aminopropyl)triethoxy-; Silane, gamma-aminopropyltriethoxy-; Silicone A-1100; Triethoxy(3-aminopropyl)silane; UC-A 1100; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Other Toxic Gases & Vapors

Description

Liquid; [HSDB] Colorless or light yellow liquid with a fishy odor; [CHEMINFO] Clear colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used to size glass fibers for making laminates and to make non-thrombogenic dental and orthopedic materials; [HSDB] Used as coupling agent and adhesion promoter in fiberglass, adhesives, sealants, foundry resins, and coatings; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP]

Comments

The kidney is the target organ after oral and dermal exposure of animals; Inhalation exposures for 6 hours to saturated vapor did not kill any rats tested; Skin sensitization testing of guinea pigs was positive; [OECD SIDS: 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane - 2003] Reacts with water or moisture producing flammable and toxic chemicals; [CHEMINFO] A severe skin and eye irritant that can cause corrosive injuries; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP] Corrosive to skin and eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] Can cause burns; [eChemPortal: ESIS] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; Targets nerves, liver, and kidneys; [MSDSonline]

Biomedical References

0.015 mm Hg

Yes

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Skin burns

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Glass Manufacturing
• Molding and Core Making
• Working with Glues and Adhesives