Agent Name
Silicon tetraacetate
Synonyms
Acetic acid, tetraanhydride with silicic acid (H4SiO4); Tetraacetoxysilane; [ChemIDplus] Silicon (IV) acetate; [MSDSonline] UN3261
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Silicon)
Description
Very hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Reacts violently with water; [Merck Index] Reacts with water producing irritating gases; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
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