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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Silicon (IV) acetate, min. 95%    
   CAS Registry Number:       562-90-3    
   Formula:       Si(OOCCH3)4    
   EINECS Number:       209-239-7    
   Chemical Family:       metal acetate salt    
   Synonym:       Silicon tetraacetate    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       562-90-3       100%       no data       no data    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Corrosive to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath,
   Emergency Overview:
   headache, nausea and vomiting. Ingestion may cause damage to the mouth, throat and esophagus.
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes.    
   Eye Contact:       Corrosive to eyes.    
   Skin Contact:       Corrosive to skin.    
   Inhalation:       Inhalation may cause inflammation of the respiratory tract, edema and chemical pneumonitis.    
   Ingestion:       Ingestion may cause damage to the mouth, throat and esophagus.    
   Corrosive to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Inhalation causes coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath,
   Acute Health Affects:
   headache, nausea, and vomiting. Ingestion may cause damage to the mouth throat and esophagus.
   Chronic Health Affects:       Prolonged inhalation of inorganic silicon compounds may cause pulmonary fibrosis know as silicosis.    
   NTP:       No    
   IARC:       No    
   OSHA:       No    

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
   Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
   Eye Exposure:
   assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
   Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
   Skin Exposure:
   irritation persists.
   Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
   Inhalation:
   in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
   Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
   Ingestion:
   vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
   Flash Point:       not applicable    
   Autoignition Temperature:       no data    
   Explosion Limits:       no data    
   Extinguishing Medium:       carbon dioxide or dry powder    
   Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
   Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
   and full protective clothing.
   Hazardous Combustion and       If involved in a fire, this material may emit toxic and corrosive fumes.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   Spill and Leak Procedures:       Sweep up the solid and dispose of properly.    

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       Store the material in a sealed container. Store cold. Keep away from heat.    

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
   Eye Protection:       Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.    
   Skin Protection:       Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.    
   Ventilation:       To minimize exposure, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
   Respirator:
   Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
   Ventilation:       To minimize exposure, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   Additional Protection:       No additional protection required.    

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
   Color and Form:       white xtl.    
   Molecular Weight:       264.27    
   Melting Point:       160° dec.    
   Boiling Point:       148°C /6mm(110°subl.)    
   Vapor Pressure:       no data    
   Specific Gravity:       no data    
   Odor:       not determined    
   Solubility in Water:       reacts with water    

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       moisture sensitive (store cold)    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       no hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       contact with moisture    
   Incompatibility:       oxidizing agents, water, strong bases, and halogens    
   Decomposition Products:       carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, silicon dioxide and organic fumes.    

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   RTECS Data:       No information available in the RTECS files.    
   Carcinogenic Effects:       No data available    
   Mutagenic Effects:       No data available    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       No data available    

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
   Ecological Information:       No information available    

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
   Disposal:       Dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations.    

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SECTION 14: Transportation
   Shipping Name (CFR):       Corrosive Solids, N.O.S.    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       8    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       III    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       UN# 1759    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Corrosive Solid, N.O.S.    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       8    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       III    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       UN# 1759    

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
   TSCA:       Listed in the TSCA inventory.    
   SARA (Title 313):       Title compound not listed.    
   Second Ingredient:       none    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A