SAFETY DATA SHEET
**** SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION
****
Material
Name: Germanium pieces
Company
Identification: ACI ALLOYS INC
1458
Seareel Place
San
Jose, CA 95131
For
information, call: 408-259-7337
Emergency
Number
For
CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For
International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
**** SECTION 2 -
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
The
toxicological properties of this material have not been fully
investigated.
Potential
Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The
toxicological
properties of this substance have not been fully
investigated.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. The
toxicological properties
of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 3 -
COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
CAS# |
Chemical
Name |
% |
EINECS# |
7440-56-4 |
GERMANIUM |
<50 |
231-164-3 |
Hazard Symbols: None Listed
Risk Phrases: None Listed
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID
MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and
water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash
clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Get medical
aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert,
rinse mouth and
drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk
or water. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If
not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION
5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing
apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or
equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and
highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or
combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to
extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
**** SECTION
6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as
indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a
suitable disposal
container. Clean up spills immediately, observing
precautions in the
Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty
conditions.
Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION
7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate
ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid
contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Take precautionary measures
against static
discharges. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid
ingestion and
inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances.
****
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should
be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use
adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate
protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety
goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard
EN166.
Skin:
Wear
appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear
appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A
respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR :1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard
EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions
warrant a respirator's use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical
State: Granules
Appearance:
grey
Odor:
Not available.
pH:
Not
available.
Vapor
Pressure: Not available.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Evaporation
Rate: Not available.
Viscosity:
Not available.
Boiling
Point: 2830 deg
C
Freezing/Melting
Point: 937 deg C
Autoignition Temperature:
Not applicable.
Flash
Point: Not applicable.
Explosion
Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion
Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition
Temperature:
Solubility:
insoluble
Specific
Gravity/Density: 5.3500g/cm3
Molecular
Formula: Ge
Molecular
Weight: 72.59
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess
heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7440-56-4: LY5200000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Germanium -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
No data available.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
No data available.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose
of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
No information available
Canadian TDG
No information available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7440-56-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as
Priority
Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as
Toxic Pollutants
under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered
highly hazardous
by OSHA.
STATE
Germanium is not present on state lists from CA, PA,
MN, MA, FL, or
NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International
Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of
water.
S 37 Wear suitable gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical
advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7440-56-4: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 7440-56-4 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 7440-56-4 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient
Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7440-56-4: OEL-RUSSIA:STEL
2 mg/m3
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997 Revision #4 Date:
11/23/2015
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
Revised 12/12/15 CJA.
information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect
to
such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company
be
liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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