Agent Name |
Vinyltrichlorosilane |
Alternative Name |
Trichlorovinylsilane |
CAS Number |
75-94-5 |
Formula |
C2-H3-Cl3-Si |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Silane, trichloroethenyl-; Trichlorovinylsilane; Vinyltrichlorosilane; VTC; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
Chlorosilanes |
Description |
Colorless to pale yellow liquid with sharp, choking odor like hydrochloric acid; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as monomers in the production of resins that are electrical insulators and resistant to water and high temperatures; also used to make adhesives and silicones; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A lachrymator; High inhalation exposure can induce pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [HSDB] |
Reference Link |
HSDB |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
65.9 mm Hg |
Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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: TRICHLOROVINYLSILANE
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