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Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H220 |
Extremely flammable gas | Flammable gases |
H280 |
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated | Gases under pressure |
H315 |
Causes skin irritation | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H319 |
Causes serious eye irritation | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H333 |
May be harmful if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H335 |
May cause respiratory irritation | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation |
H373 |
May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P210 |
Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
P222 |
Do not allow contact with air. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P304+P317 |
(Deleted) IF INHALED: Get medical help. |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P351+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P332+P317 |
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P377 |
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. |
P381 |
In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. |
P403 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P410+P403 |
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| NIOSH REL | 5 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless gas with a repulsive odor.
| Boiling Point | -169°F |
| Vapor Pressure | >1 atm |
NFPA 704 Diamond
4
3
1
Synonyms
monosilane; silane; silicane
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 23953
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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