Chemical Manufacturing Solutions

Safe Handling of Silicon-Hydride (Si-H) Containing Materials

This training provides:

• Guidance on the proper use of Si-H containing materials
• Basic safety and preventive measures relating to Si-H containing materials

Launch presentation (slides and audio):

• Part 1 - Safe Handling of Silicon-Hydride (Si-H) Containing Materials (3,800 KB)
• Part 2 - Causes and Prevention of Uncontrolled Si-H Reactions (5,400 KB)

Work with your safety representatives to coordinate this training with your company's safety and hazard training.
We make no claims or guarantees about the adequacy or completeness of this training as your product uses and your equipment and facility may vary in many respects, like facility design and capability.

Portable Tank Chlorosilane Safety and Emergency Training

Dow Corning Offers Chlorosilane Emergency Training Course at the Dow Corning plant located in Barry, Wales

This portable tank chlorosilane safety and emergency training program is sponsored by Dow Corning as part of the company’s commitment to the principles of Responsible Care®. Known worldwide as a safety-conscious chlorosilane supplier, Dow Corning possesses the facilities, equipment and expertise needed to provide total business and industry solutions, such as this specialized emergency response training.

Municipal emergency responders, hazmat transportation specialists, and industrial users of potentially hazardous chlorosilanes can get comprehensive safety training from a leading supplier, Dow Corning Corporation.  

The classroom program leads to actual hands-on training and practice working with:

• Spill control
• Vapor suppression
• Material transfer from one portable tank to another
• Scrub tub utilization

Before beginning the in-field experience, attendees learn:

• Important safety and operational information about tank features
• Chlorosilane chemistry
• Medium expansion foam for fire and spill control
• IH monitoring techniques
• Post-emergency clean-up and neutralization

Send us an e-mail for more information on our upcoming sessions, or to discuss your challenges, needs and opportunities.

® Responsible Care is a registered service mark of the American Chemistry Council.