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Physical & Chemical properties

Appearance / physical state / colour

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Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
other: Data obtained from a handbook
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The result was obtained from a handbook or collection of reliable data.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
gaseous
Key result
Form:
gas
Odour:
other: repulsive
Substance type:
inorganic
Conclusions:
The substance was reported as a gas in a handbook or collection of reliable data which has been subject to peer review and in which the original sources are traceable. The result is considered reliable.
Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
other: Data obtained from a handbook
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The result was obtained from a handbook or collection of reliable data
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
gaseous
Key result
Form:
gas
Colour:
Colourless
Substance type:
inorganic
Conclusions:
The substance was reported as a colourless gas in a handbook or collection of reliable data which has been subject to peer review and in which the original sources are traceable. The result is considered reliable.

Description of key information

Physical state: Gaseous at standard temperature and pressure

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
gaseous
Form:
gas
Colour:
colourless
Colour intensity:
transparent

Additional information

Silane is a colourless gas at standard temperature and pressure, with a repulsive odour. It has a reported melting point of -185°C at 1013 hPa, and a boiling point of -112°C at 1013 hPa.