Ethyl silicate
- Tetraethyl orthosilicate
- Ethyl silicate, condensed
- Ethyl orthosilicate
- Tetraethoxysilane
Ethyl silicate | |
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| Formula | Si(OC2H5)4 |
| Structure | |
| Description | Colorless liquid with a sharp alcohol-like odor. |
| Uses | In weatherproofing and for hardening stone, arresting decay & disintegration, in manufacture of weatherproof & acid proof mortars & cements, in the lost wax process for casting of high-melting alloys. |
| Registry Numbers and Inventories. | |
| CAS | 78-10-4 |
| EC (EINECS/ELINCS) | 201-083-8 |
| EC Index Number | 014-005-00-0 |
| EC Class | Flammable; Harmful; Irritant |
| EC Risk Phrase | R 10 20 36/37 |
| RTECS | VV9450000 |
| RTECS class | Primary Irritant |
| UN (DOT) | 1292 |
| Merck | 13,3882 |
| Beilstein/Gmelin | 1422225 |
| Beilstein Reference | 4-01-00-01360 |
| Swiss Giftliste 1 | G-1195 |
| Canada DSL/NDSL | DSL |
| US TSCA | Listed |
| Austrailia AICS | Listed |
| New Zealand | Listed |
| Japan ENCS (MITI) | Listed |
| Korea ECL | Listed |
| Properties. | |
| Formula | C8H20O4Si |
| Formula mass | 208.33 |
| Melting point, °C | -85.5 |
| Boiling point, °C | 168 |
| Vapor pressure, mmHg | 2.5 (25 C) |
| Vapor density (air=1) | 7.2 |
| Saturation Concentration | 1300 ppm (0.1%) at 20 C (calculated) |
| Density | 0.933 g/cm3 (20 C) |
| Solubility in water | Reacts |
| Viscosity | 0.79 |
| Surface tension | 22.8 g/s2 |
| Refractive index | 1.3818 (20 C) |
| Partition coefficient, pKow | 5.10 |
| Heat of fusion | 11.1 kJ/mol |
| Heat of vaporization | 3.68 kJ/mol |
| Heat of combustion | -4870 kJ/mol |
| Hazards and Protection. | |
| Storage | Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. |
| Handling | Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. |
| Protection | Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. |
| Respirators | Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. |
| Small spills/leaks | Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. |
| Disposal code | 13 |
| Stability | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. |
| Incompatibilities | Strong oxidizing agents, reacts with water to form a silicone adhesive. |
| Decomposition | Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, silicon oxide. |
| Fire. | ||||
| Flash Point,°C | 45 | |||
| Autoignition, °C | 230 | |||
| Upper exp. limit, % | 23 | |||
| Lower exp. limit, % | 1.3 | |||
| Fire fighting | Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode when heated. Extinguishing media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. For large fires, use water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. | |||
| Fire potential | Flammable/combustible material. | |||
| Hazards | May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. May polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water. | |||
| Combustion products | Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |||
| NFPA | Health | 2 | ||
| Flammability | 3 | |||
| Reactivity | 1 | |||
| Health. | |
| Exposure limit(s) | TLV: 10 ppm; 85 mg/m3 (as TWA) (ACGIH 1996). MAK: 20 ppm; 170 mg/m3; (1996) OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (850 mg/m3) NIOSH REL: TWA 10 ppm (85 mg/m3) NIOSH IDLH: 700 ppm |
| Poison_Class | 3 |
| Exposure effects | Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. |
| Ingestion | May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause effects similar to those for inhalation exposure. |
| Inhalation | Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause lung damage. Causes narcotic effects including headache, dizziness, weakness, unconsciousness, and possible death. |
| Skin | Causes skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. |
| Eyes | Causes severe eye irritation. Vapors cause eye irritation. |
First aid |
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| Ingestion | If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. |
| Inhalation | Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. |
| Skin | Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. |
| Eyes | Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. |
| Transport. | ||
| UN number | 1292 | |
| Response guide | 132 | |
| Hazard class | 3 | |
| Packing Group | III | |
| USCG CHRIS Code | ESC | |
| HS Code | 2920 90 85 | |
| Std. Transport # | 4912066 | |