Silicon tetraiodide
Agent Name
Silicon tetraiodide
CAS Number
13465-84-4
Formula
I4-Si
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Silane, tetraiodo-; [ChemIDplus] Silicon (IV) iodide; Tetraiodosilane; Silicon iodide; [MSDSonline]
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Silicon)
Description
White solid; [Hawley] White or pink crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A tissue irritant; [Hawley] Reacts violently with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "Iodine" for the TLV of Iodides.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 ppm, inhalable fraction and vapor (iodides)
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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