Silane
RTECS #
VV1400000
CAS #
Updated
September 2013
Molecular Weight
32.13
Molecular Formula
H4Si
Synonyms
Flots 100SCO
Monosilane
Silicane
Silicon tetrahydride
Silicon tetrahydride (ACGIH)
Monosilane
Silicane
Silicon tetrahydride
Silicon tetrahydride (ACGIH)
Mutation Data and Reference
System Test | Route/Organism/Tissue | Dose | Reference |
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mutation in microorganisms | /Salmonella typhimurium | 1 pph (+/-enzymatic activation step) | MUREAV 307,335,1994 |
Acute Toxicity Data and References
Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
---|---|---|---|
inhalation/mouse | Lowest published lethal concentration: 9600 ppm/4H | AMRL** TR-72-62,1972 | |
inhalation/rat | lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 9600 ppm/4H | TXAPA9 42,417,1977 |
Reviews
Organization | Standard | Reference |
---|---|---|
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-time-weighted average 5 ppm | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
Standards and Regulations
NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance
Organization | Standard | Reference |
---|---|---|
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO SILICON TETRAHYDRIDE-air | 10H time-weighted average 5 ppm | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983 | Hazard Code 83770; Number of Industries 11; Total Number of Facilities 510; Number of Occupations 17; Total Number of Employees Exposed 25354; Total Number of Female Employees Exposed 2999 | |
National Occupational Hazard Survey 1974 | Hazard Code 83770; Number of Industries 44; Total Number of Facilities 1732; Number of Occupations 41; Total Number of Employees Exposed 33190 |
Status in Federal Agencies
Organization | Reference |
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EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY |
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health