Synonyms
Dimethyl zinc; Methylzinc; Zinc methyl; Zinc, dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1370
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as an accelerator in rubber vulcanization, a fungicide, and a methylating agent in methyltitanium trichloride; [HSDB]
Comments
Ignites in air; [Merck Index] A respiratory tract irritant; A severe skin and eye irritant; Causes burns by reaction with moisture in skin; Reacts violently with water evolving methane; [HSDB] Spontaneously flammable in air; Causes burns; [eChemPortal: ESIS] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: