Agent Name |
Diethyldichlorosilane |
Alternative Name |
Dichlorodiethylsilane |
CAS Number |
1719-53-5 |
Formula |
C4-H10-Cl2-Si |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Dichlorodiethylsilane; Diethyl dichlorosilane; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
Chlorosilanes |
Description |
Colorless liquid; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as an intermediate in the production of silicones; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A lachrymator; High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [HSDB] |
Reference Link |
HSDB |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
45.3 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Lacrimator |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DIETHYLDICHLOROSILANE
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