Product Name: Epoxy Silane Solution
Synonyms: 3-Glycidyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane Solution
Product Use: Surface modification, adhesion promoter, coupling agent in composites
Supplier: Major chemical distributors in the coatings, adhesives, and sealants industries
Emergency Phone: Refer to local poison control or emergency services
Manufacturer Contact: Available on shipment documents and labels
Classification: Irritant to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; may cause allergic skin reaction
Hazard Symbol: Corrosive, Exclamation Mark (GHS07, GHS05)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation; may cause an allergic skin reaction; harmful if inhaled
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors or mist; wear protective gloves and eye protection; wash thoroughly after handling; avoid release to the environment
Potential Health Effects: Contact causes redness, blistering, or burns; inhalation brings coughing, shortness of breath; ingestion can irritate mouth, throat, and stomach
Main Ingredient: 3-Glycidyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane
Chemical Formula: C9H20O5Si
Concentration: Typically 95% or greater, balance is stabilizer or solvent
CAS Number: 2530-83-8
Other Ingredients: May include methanol (<5%) as a hydrolysis product or impurity
Eye Contact: Rinse with plenty of clean water for several minutes; remove contact lenses if present; seek medical attention immediately
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water; remove contaminated clothing; seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air; keep at rest; consult a physician if breathing becomes difficult
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting; get medical support as soon as possible
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically; consider delayed effects from chemical exposure
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, or water spray
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jet may spread chemical
Unusual Fire Hazards: Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air; containers can rupture or explode under intense heat
Special Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing recommended
Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, silicon oxides, formaldehyde, and other toxic fumes
Advice for Firefighters: Use water spray to cool exposed containers; prevent runoff from entering sewers or waterways
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area; use personal protective equipment including gloves, goggles, and respirators
Environmental Precautions: Prevent solution from entering drains, surface water, or groundwater
Spill Cleanup Methods: Absorb with inert material (sand, earth, diatomite); collect in sealable containers for proper disposal; ventilate affected area
Decontamination: Wash spill site with copious water after material pick-up; avoid use of solvents that increase volatility
Reporting: Notify environmental, health, and safety authorities as required by regulatory agencies
Handling: Use only with adequate ventilation; avoid skin or eye contact; do not inhale vapors or mist; keep away from incompatible materials including strong oxidizing agents and acids
Storage: Store in tightly closed, original containers; keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area; avoid temperature extremes; product reacts with moisture, so protect from humidity
Storage Materials: Use containers made from resistant materials such as HDPE or glass
Incompatible Materials: Water, alcohols, acids, oxidizers; avoid exposure to humid air
Safe Storage Practices: Inspect containers regularly for leaks or cracks; label containers clearly; restrict access to trained personnel
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limit for parent compound; monitor for methanol as hydrolysis product (TWA 200 ppm ACGIH)
Engineering Controls: Ensure efficient local exhaust at workplaces; use closed handling systems where feasible
Personal Protection: Chemical splash goggles or face shield; Nitrile rubber gloves; long-sleeved protective clothing
Respiratory Protection: If ventilation is insufficient, use NIOSH-certified organic vapor respirator
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling; do not eat or drink near material; change contaminated clothing promptly
Appearance: Clear to lightly hazy colorless liquid
Odor: Slight, ester-like
pH: Not applicable (hydrolyzes on contact with water)
Boiling Point: 290-300°C (decomposes on heating)
Melting Point: Not applicable (liquid at room temp)
Flash Point: >100°C (closed cup)
Flammability: Combustible liquid
Vapor Pressure: Very low at room temperature
Solubility: Hydrolyzes rapidly in water
Density: 1.07 g/cm³ at 25°C
Viscosity: Low; readily flows
Partition Coefficient: Not established
Autoignition Temperature: Above 430°C
Decomposition Temperature: Above 200°C
Evaporation Rate: Slow (compared to water)
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Reacts with water, acids, bases, and alcohols producing methanol
Hazardous Reactions: Exothermic reaction with water or moist air releases methanol
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, extreme heat, direct sunlight, incompatible substances
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizers, acids, water, alcohols
Hazardous Decomposition: Methanol, formaldehyde, carbon oxides, silicon oxides
Polymerization: Not expected under normal conditions, avoid elevated temperatures and contaminants
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) >2000 mg/kg for major component
Inhalation Toxicity: High vapor concentrations irritate respiratory tract; methanol released as hydrolysis product can cause central nervous system effects
Dermal Toxicity: May cause skin irritation, especially after prolonged contact
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may lead to sensitization or dermatitis
Symptoms of Overexposure: Eye and skin redness, itching, headache, drowsiness from methanol vapor
Carcinogenicity: No component known to be carcinogenic at present concentrations
Mutagenicity: No evidence from available data
Reproductive Toxicity: Methanol release considered toxic to reproduction at high exposures
Other Health Effects: Pre-existing skin, eye, or respiratory conditions may worsen with exposure
Ecotoxicity: Moderately toxic to aquatic organisms; avoid product release into watercourses
Persistence and Degradability: Undergoes hydrolysis in water to silanols and methanol; breakdown products biodegradable
Bioaccumulation: Low potential due to rapid hydrolysis and metabolism
Mobility in Soil: Hydrolyzed product is mobile in water
Other Adverse Effects: Uncontrolled release may impact aquatic life through oxygen depletion and organic load; avoid large-scale discharges
Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations; incineration or chemical treatment preferred
Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers may retain product residues; triple rinse and dispose as hazardous waste
Other Disposal Notes: Do not pour product or rinseate into drains, soil, or water bodies; consult licensed waste disposal contractor for bulk quantities
UN Number: UN 1993 (if flammable solvents above threshold)
Proper Shipping Name: Flammable Liquid, N.O.S. (if methanol present above 24%); otherwise not regulated
Transportation Hazard Class: 3 (for flammable mixtures)
Packing Group: III (if applicable)
Labels Required: Flammable Liquid (if meets criteria); otherwise, not required
Special Precautions: Protect containers from physical damage and water exposure; transport upright and secured
US Regulations: Listed on TSCA Inventory; subject to SARA reporting for methanol; OSHA hazardous chemical
EU Regulations: REACH registration required; classified under CLP as irritating and sensitizing
Canadian Regulations: Listed on DSL, subject to WHMIS Canadian hazard classes
Other Country Regulations: Complies with major national chemical inventory requirements
Labelling Requirements: GHS-compliant hazard pictograms and precautionary statements required
Restrictions: Some jurisdictions may restrict use in consumer or hand-applied products due to sensitization risk or methanol generation
