TETRAETHYL SILICATE | ICSC: 0333 (March 1998) |
Tetraethoxysilane Ethyl silicate Tetraethyl orthosilicate |
CAS #: 78-10-4 |
UN #: 1292 |
EC Number: 201-083-8 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Flammable. Above 37°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. | NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 37°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment. | Use water spray, foam, alcohol-resistant foam. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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Inhalation | Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Sore throat. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | Dry skin. Redness. | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety spectacles 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 | Confusion. Vomiting. Further see Inhalation. | Rinse mouth. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Note: Reacts with water to form an adhesive mass. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof. Separated from acids and oxidants. Cool. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room. | |
PACKAGING | |
TETRAETHYL SILICATE | ICSC: 0333 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: (C2H5O)4Si |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 1 ppm as TWA. MAK: 86 mg/m3, 10 ppm; peak limitation category: I(1); pregnancy risk group: D. EU-OEL: 44 mg/m3, 5 ppm as TWA |
ENVIRONMENT |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: Xn; R: 10-20-36/37; S: (2) |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations