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Tetraethyl orthosilicate

CAS No.
78-10-4
Chemical Name:
Tetraethyl orthosilicate
Synonyms
78-10-4;TEOS;TETRAETHOXYSILANE;ETHYL SILICATE;TETRAETHYL SILICATE;ETHYL SILICATE 40;TETRAETHOXYSILANE-28;Tetraethoxysilane (TEOS);es28;es100
CBNumber:
CB3854369
Molecular Formula:
C8H20O4Si
Molecular Weight:
208.33
MDL Number:
MFCD00009062
MOL File:
78-10-4.mol
Last updated:2024-01-16 16:12:45

Tetraethyl orthosilicate Properties

Melting point -77 °C
Boiling point 168 °C(lit.)
Density 0.933 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
vapor density 7.2 (vs air)
vapor pressure <1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.382(lit.)
Flash point 116 °F
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility Soluble in ethanol and 2-propanol.
form Liquid
Specific Gravity 0.934
color Colorless
explosive limit 1.3-23%(V)
Water Solubility Hydrolysis
FreezingPoint -77℃
Sensitive Moisture Sensitive
Hydrolytic Sensitivity 7: reacts slowly with moisture/water
Merck 14,3851
BRN 1422225
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 10 ppm
OSHA: TWA 100 ppm(850 mg/m3)
NIOSH: IDLH 700 ppm; TWA 10 ppm(85 mg/m3)
Dielectric constant 4.1(20℃)
Stability Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, water, alkalies, mineral acids.
InChIKey BOTDANWDWHJENH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 78-10-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores 2
FDA UNII 42064KRE49
NIST Chemistry Reference Silicic acid (H4sio4), tetraethyl ester(78-10-4)
EPA Substance Registry System Tetraethyl silicate (78-10-4)

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  GHS hazard pictogramsGHS hazard pictograms
GHS02,GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H226-H319-H332-H335
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P241-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  10-20-36/37-36/37/38
Safety Statements  16-36/37/39-26-24/25
RIDADR  UN 1292 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  VV9450000
Autoignition Temperature 230 °C
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  2920 90 70
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 6270 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 5860 mg/kg
IDLA 700 ppm
NFPA 704
3
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Tetraethyl orthosilicate Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Ethyl silicate

Ethyl silicate is also known as Tetraethyl orthosilicate,colorless, transparent liquid with special smell. Stable under the condition of anhydrous, when encountering water, it decomposes into ethanol and silicic acid, cloudy in moist air, soluble in alcohol, ether and other organic solvents. It is toxic, strong irritative to the human eye and respiratory tract. it is prepared by distillation after the reaction of silicon tetrachloride with ethanol. It is used for producing heat and chemical resistant coatings and preparing silicone solvent, can also be used in organic synthesis, the basic raw material for preparing advanced crystal, used as optical glass processing agent, binders, insulation materials for electronics industry, etc.
Ethyl silicate itself is not able to bind, if ethyl silicate is used as refractories binding agents, it must be hydrolyzed before use. TEOS hydrolysis reactions under conditions of water only is very slow, if that is under catalytic action of acid (H +) or base (OH-) catalysis, hydrolysis rate is greatly accelerated. Hydrochloric acid is generally used as a catalyst, as if alkali is as a catalyst, hydrolytic gel will happen soon in hydrolysis solution, leaving the hydrolytic sol destabilized, and thus lose the ability to bind, ethyl silicate hydrolysis under acid catalysis is as follows:

The hydrolysis is essentially the ethoxy (C2H5O-)of ethyl silicate is substituent by hydroxyl (-OH) of water, with the result that ethyl silicate (Si4-OC2H5) converted into a silanol group (Si4-OH). Silanol are highly active, can continue to conduct acid exchange reaction or etherification reaction with other silicic acid ethyl or silanols.
However, the extent of the hydrolysis reaction is carried out by a certain control, to form a stable hydrolyzate of ethyl silicate. Otherwise, the results of continuous reaction will form a body polyorganosiloxane and lose stability, it becomes insoluble gel, thus lose workability. Stability of ethyl silicate hydrolyzate is adjusted mainly by adding acid or base. When the pH is between 1.5 and 2.5, the gel occurs for a longer time, hydrolyzate is most stable. Lower or higher than this range, hydrolysis prone to gel, the pH is 5-6, the hydrolyzate prone to gel and is most unstable. Thus, the general hydrolyzate should be controlled between 2.0 and 2.5, in order to maintain its stability to maintain a certain working time (the time of construction or molding) after mixed with refractory material. Ethyl silicate hydrolyzate can be used as die casting refractory binding agents, also binding agents for clay, high alumina, corundum, containing zircon, mullite, silicon carbide and castable products.
The above information is edited by the chemicalbook of Yan Yanyong.

Chemical Properties

Ethyl silicate is a flammable, colourless liquid with a mild, sweet, alcohol-like odour.  Exposure to ethyl silicate can occur through inhalation, ingestion, and eye or skin contact.  It is practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in benzene.

Uses

1. Tetraethyl orthosilicate is Used as insulating materials in electronic industry, also used for optical glass processing and used as coagulants.
2. For precision casting, as a sand binder. Metal surface treated by ethyl silicate vapor can be anticorrosion and waterproof. Ethyl silicate can be used to bleed on the metal surface of the silicon, processing optical glass can improve its light transmittance. Fine silica powder produced by complete hydrolysis can be used to manufacture the phosphor. Ethyl silicate is raw material for silicone oil. Ethyl silicate can also be used to manufacture heat-resistant, chemical-resistant coatings. In Japan, 90% of ethyl silicate is used as an anti-corrosion coating (zinc-rich paint) base material.
3. Tetraethyl orthosilicate is Mainly used in chemical-resistant coatings and heat-resistant coatings, used as silicone solvent and precision-made binder. Fine silica powder produced after complete hydrolysis, used for the manufacture of phosphor, also used as a chemical reagent.
4. Tetraethoxysilane is mainly used in optical glass, chemical resistant coatings and heat-resistant coatings and adhesives, modification for anti-corrosion coating, used as crosslinking agent, a binder, a dehydrating agent, used for manufacturing catalyst skeleton, high purity ultrafine silica.
5. Used as Insulating materials in electronic industry, coatings, optical glass treatment agents, coagulants, used for organic synthesis, used as solvents for the preparation of organosilicon.

Production method

It is produced by esterification of silicon tetrachloride with ethanol at normal temperature and pressure.

Category

Flammable liquids.

Toxicity grading

Poisoning

Acute toxicity

Oral-rat LD50: 6270 mg/kg, Inhalation-rat LCL0: 85 g/cubic meter.

Stimulus data

Skin-rabbit 500 mg/24 hours moderate. Eyes-rabbit 500 mg/24 hours mild.

Storage Characteristics

Treasury ventilation low-temperature drying, stored separately from oxidants.

Extinguishing agent

Foam, powder, carbon dioxide, sand.

Occupational standards

TWA 85 mg/m³, STEL 170 mg/m³.

Chemical Properties

Ethyl silicate is a flammable, colourless liquid with a mild, sweet, alcohol-like odour. Exposure to ethyl silicate can occur through inhalation, ingestion, and eye or skin contact. It is practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in benzene.

Uses

Tetraethyl Orthosilicate is used in the preparation of antidreflective coatings on silicate glass via silicon dioxide. Crosslinking reagent.

Uses

In weatherproofing and hardening stone, arresting decay and disintegration; manufacture of weatherproof and acidproof mortars and cements. In the "lost wax" process for casting of high-melting alloys.

Uses

Commonly used as a precursor to prepare xerogel1,2

Production Methods

Prepared from absolute alcohol and silicon tetrachloride.

General Description

A clear colorless liquid with a faint odor. Flash point 125°F. Less dense than water. Vapors are heavier than air.

Air & Water Reactions

Flammable. Practically insoluble in water. Reacts slowly with water to form silica and ethyl alcohol [Merck].

Reactivity Profile

Tetraethyl orthosilicate reacts exothermically with acids Strong oxidizing acids may cause a reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. May generate with caustic solutions. May generate flammable hydrogen with alkali metals and hydrides.

Hazard

Moderate fire risk. Strong irritant to eyes, nose, throat.

Health Hazard

Exposures to ethyl silicate cause adverse health effects. The symptoms of poisoning include, but are not limited to, irritation of the eye, mucous membrane, respiratory tract, respiratory difficulty, tremor, fatigue, narcosis, nausea, and vomiting. Prolonged periods of skin contact may produce drying, cracking, inflammation, and dermatitis. As observed in laboratory animals, occupational workers exposed to the chemical substance may suffer from liver and kidney damage, CNS depression, and anemia. At concentrations of 3000 ppm, ethyl silicate causes extreme and intolerable irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes; at 1200 ppm, it produces tearing of the eyes; at 700 ppm, it causes mild stinging of the eyes and nose; and at 250 ppm, it produces slight irritation of the eyes and nose.

Fire Hazard

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

Safety Profile

Poison by intravenous route. Moderately toxic by other routes. A skin,mucous membrane, and severe eye irritant. Narcotic in high concentrations. Flammable liquid when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidzing materials. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. See also ESTERS.

Potential Exposure

Ethyl silicate is used as a binder in production of cases and molds for investment casting of metals. The next largest application is in corrosion-resistant coatings; primarily as a binder for zinc dust paints. Miscellaneous uses include the protection of white-light bulbs; the preparation of soluble silicas; catalyst preparation and regeneration; and as a crosslinker and intermediate in the production of silicones

Shipping

UN1292 Tetraethyl acetate, Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid.

Purification Methods

Fractionate it through an 80cm Podbielniak type column (p 11) with a heated jacket and partial take-off head. It is slowly decomposed by H2O-and is soluble in EtOH. It is flammable-it irritates the eyes and mucous membranes. [Sumrell & Ham J Am Chem Soc 78 5573 1956, Bradley et al. J Chem Soc 5020 1952, Beilstein 1 IV 1360.]

Incompatibilities

May form explosive mixture with air. Strong oxidizers; strong acids; water.

Waste Disposal

Incineration in admixture with a more flammable solvent.

Precautions

Occupational workers should avoid contact between ethyl silicate and strong oxidizers, water, mineral acids, and alkalis. Workers should use appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment that must be carefully selected, used, and maintained to be effective in preventing skin contact with ethyl silicate. The selection of the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., gloves, sleeves, encapsulating suits) should be based on the extent of the worker’s potential exposure to ethyl silicate. There are no published reports on the resistance of various materials to permeation by ethyl silicate.

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