Technical information GPS Safety Summary Silicon tetrachloride Substance name Silicon tetrachloride CAS-No. 10026-04-7 General statement Silicon tetrachloride is used as raw material/intermediate in the production of silicon, silica, and other silicon based substances. Silicon tetrachloride is corrosive and toxic and reacts violently with water. Based on the physical-chemical and toxicological properties there is no intended use of silicon tetrachloride for consumers. Worker risk and exposure is very unlikely as this substance must be manufactured and handled under strictly controlled conditions in industrial settings. Silicon tetrachloride should not enter surface water and soil. If the risk recommendations are considered, which are mentioned under RISK MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, the substance can be handled safely. Chemical identity Chemical name (IUPAC) Silicon tetrachloride Brand names Siridion® STC CAS number 10026-04-7 Molecular formula SiCl4 Molecular weight 170 Structure Si-(Cl)4 Chemical characterization Chlorosilane Synonyms Tetrachlorosilane Evonik Industries Industries AG | GPS Safety Summary | November 2010 | Version 1 | page 1/6 Uses and application Silicon tetrachloride is used as a raw material/intermediate in the production of silicon, silica, and other silicon based substances. Silicon tetrachloride is the starting material for the production of pure silicon for manufacture of semiconductors and optical fibres. The substance is manufactured and handled in industrial settings in closed systems. Physical/chemical properies Silicon tetrachloride is a clear liquid at standard temperature and pressure. It will not self-ignite at temperatures below 650°C. It is not explosive nor is it oxidizing. Silicon tetrachloride reacts rapidly with water. Property Value Physical state Liquid Color Colorless Odor Pungent Density 1.48 g/cm3 at 20°C Melting / Boiling point -68.9°C at 1013 hPa /59°C at 101.4 kPa Explosive Properties No explosive properties Self-ignition temperature > 650°C (1010 hPa) Vapor pressure 290 hPa at 22.5°C Water solubility Decomposition by hydrolysis Flash point N.a. inorganic Octanol-water partition Decomposition by hydrolysis coefficient Viscosity 0.52 mPas (dynamic), 0.35 mm2/s (static) at 25°C Health effects Based on corrosivity the substance is acute toxic by oral and inhalation exposure. Also after repeated exposure corrosive effects can occur especially in the respiratory tract. It will cause severe skin burns and damage to eyes. Silicon tetrachloride has not shown mutagenic or genotoxic effects. Data show no evidence that Silicon tetrachloride is a reproductive or developmental toxin nor is there evidence of carcinogenicity. Evonik Industries Industries AG | GPS Safety Summary | November 2010 | Version 1 | page 2/6 Health effects Effect Assessment Result Acute toxicity (oral, dermal based on corrosivity toxic by oral and and inhalation) inhalation Eye / Skin irritation Corrosive, causes severe skin burns and damage to eyes. Sensitization not applicable, corrosive Toxicity after repeated Corrosive effects exposure Genotoxicity / mutagenicity Not mutagenic / genotoxic Carcinogenicity There is no evidence of carcinogenicity Toxicity for reproduction There is no evidence of reproduction toxicity Environmental effects Silicon tetrachloride hydrolyzes (half-life < 1 minute) to silicic acid and hydrogen chloride. Based on available data for the hydrolysis products, Silicon tetrachloride is considered to have a low toxicity to aquatic organisms. As an inorganic substance tests on biodegradation are not relevant. Based on the bioaccumulation assessment (fast hydrolysis, formation of non persistent inorganic substances) and toxicity assessment (not classified for long-term human health effects or for aquatic toxicity) the substance does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB. Environmental effects Effect Assessment Result Aquatic toxicity fast hydrolysis, hydrolysis products are not toxic to water organisms Fate and Behavior Biodegradation Result Not relevant, fast hydrolysis, inorganic substance Bioaccumulation potential Not relevant, fast hydrolysis, inorganic substance PBT / vPvB conclusion Not considered to be either PBT or vPvB Reactivity hazard The substance reacts vigorously in the presence of water, including moisture in the air. One of the products of the reaction is hydrogen chloride, which is classified as corrosive. Evonik Industries Industries AG | GPS Safety Summary | November 2010 | Version 1 | page 3/6 Releases of hydrogen chloride or hydrogen vapors may over-pressurize the container or vessel, resulting in a sudden rupture of the container or vessel. In addition, alcohols, amines and alkalis react violently with Chlorosilanes, generating heat. It is important to keep the substance strictly free of water during manufacture and storage and also prevent contact with other incompatible materials. Exposure Human / Environment All the intended uses are industrial only, and there are no downstream uses that would result in exposure to consumers. Silicon tetrachloride is extremely reactive and no residual unreacted starting material is present in the end products. Due to the corrosive and reactive nature of the substance, all aspects of Silicon tetrachloride handling, including on-site storage and transfer, must be subject to highly controlled conditions to minimize the potential for exposure to worker. There is no exposure to humans from silicon tetrachloride via the environment, as the substance is highly reactive and unstable. Risk management recommendations Description General measures Specific Human Health risk management measures Specific Environment risk management measures Production (i) Rigorous (i) Local Exhaust ventilation (LEV) (i) Use of air emission (site specific) containment and safe (ii) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): abatement equipment handling in line with Gloves/ gauntlets (5-layer laminate of PE such as incinerators and industry best practice. and EVOH (4H) or Butyl & Viton types scrubbers (ii) Procedural and recommended; nitrile gloves may also be (ii) Treatment of effluent technological control used for short durations); Full-face in biological waste water using Best Available respirator with ABEK-filter; Goggles or treatment plant. Technique (BAT) face shield; and Self-contained, positive (iii)Incineration of waste pressure breathing apparatus (for prolonged or high exposures) (iii) Specific workers’ training (iv) Duration of exposure: <15 min Monomer, Rigorous containment (i) Local Exhaust ventilation (LEV) (i) Use of air emission Chemical and safe handling in (ii) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): abatement equipment intermediate line with industry best Gloves/ gauntlets (5-layer laminate of PE such as incinerators, and practice. and EVOH (4H) or Butyl & Viton types scrubbers and fabric Semiconducto recommended; nitrile gloves may also be filters is applicable as a r Manufacture used for short durations); Full-face ‘best practice’. (Down stream respirator with ABEK-filter; Goggles or (ii) Treatment of effluent user) face shield and Self-contained, positive in waste water treatment pressure breathing apparatus (for prolong plant. or high exposures) (iii) Specific workers’ training (iv) Duration of exposure: <15 min Evonik Industries Industries AG | GPS Safety Summary | November 2010 | Version 1 | page 4/6 State agency review • EU-GHS Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008 • EU-Risk Assessment (Regulation 793/93) • IPCS International Chemical Safety Card • EU REACH registration 2010 • OECD SIDS Program Regulatory information/classification and labelling GHSGHS-Labelling Statutory basis EU-GHS as per Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008 Symbol(s) Signal word Danger H301: Toxic if swallowed H331: Toxic if inhaled H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage EUH014: Reacts violently with water EUH071: Corrosive to the respiratory tract Precaution statements and more information about Silicon tetrachloride can be found in the Safety Data Sheet. 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Glossary Acute toxicity harmful effects after a single exposure Biodegradable breakdown of materials by a physiological environment Bioaccumulation accumulation of substances in the environment Carcinogenicity effects causing cancer Chronic toxicity harmful effects after repeated exposures GHS Global Harmonized System on Classification and Labelling Mutagenicity effects that change genes PBT Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic Reprotoxicity teratogenicity, embryotoxicity and harmful effects on fertility Sensitizing allergenic Teratogenic effects on foetal morphology vPvB very Persistent very Bioaccumulative Contact information within company Email address : sds-im@evonik.com Emergency Telephone number: +49 (0)7623 91-9191