Methylsilane
Agent Name
Methylsilane
CAS Number
992-94-9
Formula
C-H6-Si
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Silane, methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3161
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Silicon)
Description
Colorless gas with a repulsive odor; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Forms explosive mixtures with air; May ignite spontaneously (pyrophoric); An eye irritant; Rescue workers must wear self-contained respirators and protective clothing; TLV of 5 ppm recommended based on TLV for silane (silicon tetrahydride); [MSDSonline] See "Silicon tetrahydride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Liquefied gas, flammable, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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