Silicone tetrachloride

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Chemical Name: Tetrachlorosilane

Synonyms & Trade Names: Tetrachlorosilane; Silicon tetrachloride; Silicon chloride; Dow Corning® product Z-1228.

Empirical Formula: SiCl4

CAS Number: 10026-04-7
H.S. Code: 2812 10 990 0
№ UN: 1818
№ EC: 2330540

Main applications:

  • for production of orthosilicic acid esters and other compounds, also high dispersed silicon dioxide.

Quality Data:

AppearanceTransparent liquid from colorless to light yellow color
Silicon tetrachloride content, %, min99,5
Total impurities content, %, max0,5
including: 
dichlorosilaneabsent
trichlorosilane0,1
benzene0,2
non identified admixtures 0,2
Iron content, %, max0,001

Storage Conditions: Store in sealed vessels in dry non heated storage rooms or under a shed. Avoid contact with direct sunlight and moisture.

Storage Warranty: 6 months.

Incompatible Products: Oxidizers, water.

Packing: Railway steel cisterns of chlorine type.

Transport Type: Railway, road.

Labelling:

  • Xi Symbol
  • R: 14-36/37/38
  • S: 7/8-26
  • UN Hazard Class: 8
  • UN Pack Group: II
  • RID/ADR 8/12d

NFPA Code: H3; F0; R2; W