International Chemical Safety Cards

OCTAMETHYLCYCLOTETRASILOXANE ICSC: 0310
OCTAMETHYLCYCLOTETRASILOXANE
C8H24O4Si4
Molecular mass: 296.6
CAS # 556-67-2
RTECS # GZ4397000
ICSC # 0310
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Flammable.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water in large amounts, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

  • INHALATION

    		• Ventilation.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN
    		• Redness.
    		Protective gloves.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
  • EYES
    		• Redness. Pain.
    		Safety spectacles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION

    		• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Collect leaking liquid in covered containers.


    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0310 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    OCTAMETHYLCYCLOTETRASILOXANE ICSC: 0310

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

    INHALATION RISK:

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 175°C
    Melting point: 17.5°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 0.96
    		 Solubility in water: none
    Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 100
    Flash point: 56°C
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0310 OCTAMETHYLCYCLOTETRASILOXANE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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