Silane

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING! Combustible. Harmful if inhaled. Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory system damage. May cause liver, kidney and blood damage. Form: Liquid Color: Clear, colorless. Odor: Ester-like

Potential health effects

INGESTION This product hydrolyzes in the stomach to form ethanol. May cause the following effects: - dizziness, faintness, drowsiness, decreased awareness and responsiveness, euphoria, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, staggering gait, lack of coordination and coma Long-term repeated oral exposure to ethanol may result in the development of progressive liver injury with fibrosis. Repeated ingestion of ethanol by pregnant mothers has been shown to adversely affect the central nervous system of the fetus, producing a collection of effects which together constitute the fetal alcohol syndrome. These include mental and physical retardation, disturbances of learning, motor and language deficiencies, behavioral disorders, and small size head. SKIN May cause minor irritation. May cause the following effects: - itching - slight local redness Prolonged contact may result in: - mild to moderate local redness - swelling INHALATION May cause irritation of the respiratory tract. May cause the following effects: - nasal discomfort and discharge - chest pain, coughing, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and drowsiness Prolonged or repeated inhalation of tetraethoxysilane may lead to kidney, liver and lung damage. EYES Causes irritation. Causes the following effects: - stinging - discomfort - pain May cause the following effects: - excess redness of the conjunctivae - swelling of the conjunctivae

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Skin contact may aggravate - an existing dermatitis Inhalation may aggravate - asthma and inflammatory or fibrotic pulmonary disease Persons with existing blood disorders may be more susceptible to the effects of this material. Repeated exposure to ethanol may aggravate liver injury produced from other causes. SUBCHRONIC (TARGET ORGAN ) Liver; Kidney; Blood; Lungs; Respiratory system

Potential chronic health

/ CARCINOGENICITY This product or one of its ingredients present at 0.1% or more is NOT listed as a carcinogen

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation; Dermal; Eyes