Chlorotriethylsilane
Agent Name
Chlorotriethylsilane
CAS Number
994-30-9
Formula
C6-H15-Cl-Si
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Triethylchlorosilane; Silane, chlorotriethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2986
Category
Chlorosilanes
Description
Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Corrosive to skin and eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] Reacts with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "CHLOROSILANES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Dangerous When Wet
Yes
Vapor Pressure
6.77 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorosilanes, corrosive, flammable, n.o.s." Not TIH in land-based spills, but TiH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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