Silicon tetraacetate
Agent Name
Silicon tetraacetate
CAS Number
562-90-3
Formula
C8-H12-O8-Si
Major Category
Metals
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]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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