General Information
Revision date
2010-12-30
Product name
Silane
Product Synonyms
Silicon tetrahydride
CAS No.
7803-62-5
Manufacturer Name
REC Silicon Inc
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Company Information
company name
REC Silicon Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state : Gas. Color : Colorless. Odor : Repulsive.
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard statements
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. CATCHES FIRE IF EXPOSED TO AIR. HIGH PRESSURE GAS. 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. Avoid breathing gas. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. 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 No known significant effects or critical hazards. Ingestion As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section. Skin Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Eyes 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: mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : No specific data. Ingestion : No specific data. Skin : No specific data. Eyes : No specific data. 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