| Agent Name |
Vinyltrichlorosilane |
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| Alternative Name |
Trichlorovinylsilane |
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| CAS Number |
75-94-5 |
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| Formula |
C2-H3-Cl3-Si |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Silane, trichloroethenyl-; Trichlorovinylsilane; Vinyltrichlorosilane; VTC; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Chlorosilanes |
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| Description |
Colorless to pale yellow liquid with sharp, choking odor like hydrochloric acid; [HSDB] |
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| 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] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A lachrymator; High inhalation exposure can induce pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [HSDB] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
65.9 mm Hg |
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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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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: TRICHLOROVINYLSILANE
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