Reactivity Documentation
Chlorosilanes |
mixed with |
Organometallics |
Summary
- Flammable: Reaction products may be flammable
- Generates gas: Reaction liberates gaseous products and may cause pressurization
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
- Toxic: Reaction products may be toxic
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May produce the following gases:
- Acid Fumes
- Hydrogen
- Hydrogen Chloride
- Hydrogen Halide
Details
Chlorosilanes
is a reactive group.
Organometallics
is a reactive group.
Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)
Organometallics
mixed with
Chlorosilanes
Chlorosilanes
Hazard Predictions
- Flammable: Reaction products may be flammable
- Generates gas: Reaction liberates gaseous products and may cause pressurization
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
- Toxic: Reaction products may be toxic
Organometallics, which are strong bases, may cause chlorosilanes to decompose, liberating toxic HX and flammable H2 gases (Centre Européen des Silicones (CES), Safe Handling of Chlorosilanes, Chapter VIII, pg. 15. Found at http://www.silicones-safety.eu/files/Chlorosilanes Manual 22082003.pdf).
Potential Gas Byproducts
- Hydrogen (H2)
- Hydrogen Chloride (HCl)
- Hydrogen Halide (HX)
- Acid Fumes