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DICHLOROSILANEICSC: 0442 (July 1997)
Chlorosilane
Silicon chloride hydride
CAS #: 4109-96-0
UN #: 2189
EC Number: 223-888-3

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Extremely flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.  Gas/air mixtures are explosive.  NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.  Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.  Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out. In other cases extinguish with foam, powder.  Combat fire from a sheltered position. 

 AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Sore throat. Cough. Burning sensation. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin Pain. Redness. Blisters. Skin burns. Frostbite.  Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing.  Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes Pain. Redness. Severe deep burns. Loss of vision.  Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion      

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 2.3; UN Subsidiary Risks: 2.1 and 8 

STORAGE
Fireproof. Keep in a well-ventilated room. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
DICHLOROSILANE ICSC: 0442
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS GAS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
The gas is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. 

Chemical dangers
The substance may ignite spontaneously on contact with air. Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic fumes including hydrogen chloride. Reacts with water and moist air. This produces hydrogen chloride. Attacks many metals in the presence of water. 

Formula: Cl2H2Si
Molecular mass: 101.01
Boiling point: 8°C
Melting point: -122°C
Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 163.6
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.48
Flash point: -28°C c.c.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 4.1-99 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. 

Effects of short-term exposure
Lachrymation. The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause lung oedema. See Notes. Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. Exposure at high levels could cause death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.
Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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