DICHLOROSILANE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state : Gas. Color : Colorless. Odor : Acid.

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

FLAMMABLE GAS. MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. HIGH PRESSURE GAS. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.

Precautionary statements

Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst or explode. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not breathe gas. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section. Skin Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Eyes Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite.

Potential chronic health

effects : May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following: stomach pains Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation redness blistering may occur Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain watering redness Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure