| Agent Name |
Methyltrichlorosilane |
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| CAS Number |
75-79-6 |
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| Formula |
C-H3-Cl3-Si |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Methyl-trichlorsilan [Czech]; Methylsilicochloroform; Methylsilyl trichloride; Monomethyltrichlorosilane; Silane, methyltrichloro-; Silane, trichloromethyl-; Trichlor-methylsilan [Czech]; Trichloromethylsilane; Trichloromethylsilicon; UN1250; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Chlorosilanes |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a sharp, irritating odor; [CHRIS] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate for silicones; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
Liquid may cause second or third degree burns after brief skin contact. [CHRIS] Reacts viollently with water to release hydrogen chloride; Inhalation can cause acute pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
167 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 450 ppm/4H |
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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: METHYLTRICHLOROSILANE
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