| Agent Name |
Methyldichlorosilane |
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| CAS Number |
75-54-7 |
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| Formula |
C-H4-Cl2-Si |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Dichlorohydridomethylsilicon; Dichloromethylsilane; Methyl-dichlorsilan [Czech]; Monomethyldichlorosilane; Silane, dichloromethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1242; UN2985 |
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| Category |
Chlorosilanes |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with pungent odor; [ICSC] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to waterproof and improve wear resistance of textiles; Also used as a monomer for silicone fluids; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] Can cause severe burn to eyes and skin; [HSDB] Water reactive and highly flammable; [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
429 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 300 ppm/4h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = -14 deg F; [CAMEO] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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