General Information
Revision date
2004-08-15
Product name
Silicon Tetrachloride
CAS No.
10026-04-7
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Reacts with water to form corrosive acids. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Direct contact with liquid can cause frostbite. May react violently with water. Do not breathe gas. Corrosive to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Compressed liquefied gas.
Potential health effects
Inhalation : May be fatal if inhaled. Irritating to respiratory system. Can cause severe lung damage. May be fatal if inhaled. Delayed adverse effects possible. Prolonged exposure to small concentrations may result in pulmonary edema. Delayed fatal pulmonary edema possible. Eye contact : May cause blindness. Irritating to eyes. Causes severe eye burns. May cause permanent eye injury. Skin contact : Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frost bite. Causes skin irritation. Causes skin burns. Ingestion : Causes severe digestive tract burns. Exposure Guidelines
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation Eye and skin contact. Target Organs : Kidney. Teeth. Eyes. Respiratory tract. Skin. Symptoms : Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. Gum bleeding. Cough. Discoloration of teeth.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Acute or chronic respiratory conditions. Asthma.
Environmental effects
Dangerous for the environment.
