UN 1804 — Phenyltrichlorosilane
Placard: Corrosive. ERG Guide 156. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
UN 1804 is Phenyltrichlorosilane, a corrosive chlorosilane assigned to ERG Guide 156. It reacts violently with moisture, releasing heat and hydrogen chloride fumes.
Hazard overview: UN 1804 presents water-reactive, corrosive fume, heavy vapor and combustible liquid hazards. Do not apply water directly to the material; use dry compatible agents and control ignition sources where relevant.
Response guidance: For a UN 1804 incident, responders should verify the product with shipping papers, package markings, SDS and ERG Guide 156. Establish incident command, isolate the area, stay upwind, prevent incompatible contact, control runoff and choose entry or fire-control actions based on monitoring, SDS and local SOP.
Firefighter training notes: Training for UN 1804 should emphasize corrosive exposure routes, water or oxidizer incompatibility where applicable, air monitoring, PPE selection, decontamination and runoff containment. Use ERG 156, SDS and local SOP.
Regulatory context: Phenyltrichlorosilane is regulated as a hazardous material for transportation and emergency response purposes. Transportation, workplace exposure, spill reporting, waste handling, storage and environmental requirements may vary by concentration, formulation, quantity and jurisdiction. Verify current requirements through shipping papers, SDS, facility documents and applicable DOT, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, state or local authority guidance.
Storage & handling: Phenyltrichlorosilane should be stored in tightly closed compatible containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from water, moisture, bases, oxidizers/reducing agents where incompatible, heat and unauthorized access. Protect containers from corrosion, leakage and contamination.
UN 1804 Quick Details
Common Hazards of UN 1804
- COMBUSTIBLE and CORROSIVE chlorosilane; vapors may ignite or form explosive mixtures when heated.
- Reacts violently with water or moist air, releasing heat and corrosive hydrogen chloride fumes.
- Vapors are heavier than air and may collect in low or confined areas.
- Liquid and fumes can burn eyes, skin and respiratory tissue.
- Corrosive runoff may damage equipment and contaminate drains.
- Containers may rupture or explode when heated or contaminated with water.
- Do not apply water or foam directly to the material.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
Colorless to pale yellow fuming liquid with a pungent, acrid odor. Fumes heavily in moist air due to hydrolysis.
| Also known as | TrichlorophenylsilanePhenylsilicon trichlorideBenzenesilyltrichlorideTrichloro(phenyl)silane |
| CAS Number | 98-13-5 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow fuming liquid with a pungent, acrid odor. Fumes heavily in moist air due to hydrolysis. |
| Flash Point | 82C (180F) |
| Boiling Point | 201C (394F) |
| Vapor Density | 7.3 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | Reacts violently with water, releasing toxic and corrosive hydrogen chloride gas and heat. Do not use water directly on material. |
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1804
Extinguishing Media
PPE Requirements
Use positive-pressure SCBA for vapor, fume, dust, fire or confined-space exposure. Chemical-resistant gloves, boots, eye/face protection and protective clothing should be selected from SDS; Level A may be needed for close entry or unknown concentrations.
Isolation & Evacuation
First Actions for a UN 1804 Incident
- CALL 911. Then call the emergency response telephone number on the shipping paper, if available.
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Avoid breathing vapors, fumes, dust, mist or spray and avoid skin or eye contact.
- Keep water and moisture away from released product unless incident command confirms a compatible cooling or control use.
- Do not touch or walk through spilled material unless properly trained and wearing appropriate protective equipment.
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained, equipped, monitored and authorized by incident command.
- Isolate the spill or leak area and expand the perimeter if vapor, dust, fire involvement, water reaction or unknown concentration is present.
- Use ERG Guide 156, shipping papers, SDS, air monitoring and incident command for protective actions.
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UN 1804 — PhenyltrichlorosilaneUse for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief.
Use for: Quick text to command or incoming units. Fits in a single SMS.