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SIGMA-ALDRICH
Material Safety Data Sheet
Version 3.1
Revision Date 10/26/2007
Print Date 11/18/2008
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name
: Hexamethyldisilazane
Product Number
: 440191
Brand
: Aldrich
Company
: Sigma-Aldrich Canada, Ltd
2149 Winston Park Drive
OAKVILLE ON L6H 6J8
CANADA
Telephone
: +1 9058299500
Fax
: +1 9058299292
Emergency Phone #
: 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Synonyms
: Dow Corning™ product Z-6079
HMDS
Formula
: C6H19NSi2
Molecular Weight
: 161.4 g/mol
CAS-No.
EC-No.
Index-No.
Concentration
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethyldisilazane
999-97-3
213-668-5
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Target Organs
Nerves.
WHMIS Classification
B2
D1A
D1B
E
Flammable Liquid
Flammable Liquid
Highly toxic by inhalation
Toxic by skin absorption
Corrosive
HMIS Classification
Health Hazard: 3
Chronic Health Hazard: *
Flammability: 3
Physical hazards: 1
NFPA Rating
Health Hazard: 3
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Fire : 3
Reactivity Hazard: 1
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation
May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the
mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Skin
Toxic if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns.
Eyes
Causes eye burns.
Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed. Causes burns.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Continue rinsing eyes during transport to