ICSC 0297 - METHYLDICHLOROSILANE

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METHYLDICHLOROSILANE	ICSC: 0297 (May 2002)
Dichloromethylsilane Monomethyldichlorosilane

CAS #: 75-54-7

UN #: 1242

EC Number: 200-877-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Highly flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. NO contact with hot surfaces. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.	Use AFFF, powder, carbon dioxide. NO hydrous agents. NO water. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water.

STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use closed system or ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. See Notes.
Skin	Redness. Blisters. Pain. Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	Wear face shield 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	Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give nothing to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT wash away into sewer. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable dry non-plastic containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 4.3; UN Subsidiary Risks: 3 and 8; UN Pack Group: I
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from oxidants, incompatible materials and food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Dry. Well closed. Keep under inert gas.
PACKAGING
Airtight. Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

METHYLDICHLOROSILANE

ICSC: 0297

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. Chemical dangers Decomposes on contact with hot surfaces or flames. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene. Decomposes on contact with bases. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001). Reacts violently with oxidants. Reacts violently with water. This produces hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). Reacts in the presence of potassium permanganate, lead(II) oxide, copper oxide or silver oxide, causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks many metals in the presence of water.	Formula: CH₄Cl₂Si / CH₃SiHCl₂ Molecular mass: 115.0 Boiling point: 41°C Melting point: -92°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water: reaction Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 47.1 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.97 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 2.38 Flash point: -22°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 290°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.4-55

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

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

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on contact with hot surfaces or flames. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene. Decomposes on contact with bases. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001). Reacts violently with oxidants. Reacts violently with water. This produces hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). Reacts in the presence of potassium permanganate, lead(II) oxide, copper oxide or silver oxide, causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks many metals in the presence of water.

Formula: CH₄Cl₂Si / CH₃SiHCl₂
Molecular mass: 115.0
Boiling point: 41°C
Melting point: -92°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 47.1
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.97
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 2.38
Flash point: -22°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 290°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.4-55

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. Exposure could cause death. Medical observation is indicated. See Notes.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. Exposure could cause death. Medical observation is indicated. See Notes.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water. 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.

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