SAFETY DATA SHEET
**** SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION
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Material Name: Gallium Ingot
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 ****
Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin.Moisture
sensitive.The toxicological properties of this
material have not been
fully investigated.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed
through the skin.
The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully
investigated. May cause contact dermatitis.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this substance have not
been fully investigated. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of
this substance have not been fully investigated. May be
harmful if
inhaled.
Chronic:
May cause bone marrow abnormalities with damage to blood forming
tissues. Administration of gallium to humans has caused
metallic
taste, skin rashes, and bone marrow depression.
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SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
|
CAS# |
Chemical Name |
% |
EINECS# |
|
7440-55-5 |
Gallium |
100 |
231-163-8 |
Hazard
Symbols: XI
Risk Phrases: 36/37/38
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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Skin:
In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation
develops and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by
medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to
Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
Suitable extinguishing agents
Product
is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that
suit the surrounding fire.
Protective equipment:
No special measures required.
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SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
Person-related
safety precautions: Not required.
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment
without proper governmental permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Additional information:
See
Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
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SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Information
for safe handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Never alloy gallium to come in contact with aluminum or aluminum alloy.
Keep
container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Prevent formation of dust.
Information about protection against explosions and
fires:
No special measures required.
Storage
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage
facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions: None.
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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.
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SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State:
Solid
Appearance:
grey
Odor:
Not available.
pH:
Not available.
Vapor Pressure:
1 mm Hg @ 1350 deg
C
Vapor Density:
Not available.
Evaporation Rate:
Not available.
Viscosity:
Not available.
Boiling Point:
2400 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:
29 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point:
Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower:
Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper:
Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility:
Insoluble in water. Dissolves aluminum.
Specific Gravity/Density:
5.9
Molecular Formula:
Ga
Molecular Weight:
69.72
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SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Gallium is stable in dry air. It tarnishes in moist
air or oxygen.
Conditions to
Avoid:
Dust generation, moisture, exposure to air, metals, exposure to moist
air or water.
Incompatibilities
with Other Materials:
Incompatible with aluminum, hydrogen peroxides, hydrochloric acid,
halogens, phosphorus, sulfur, alkalies, oxygen, oxidizing
agents.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous
Polymerization: Has not been reported.
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SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7440-55-3: LW8600000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Gallium -
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:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Other Studies:
Please contact Acros for more information.
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SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
General notes:
Do
not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
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SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner
consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
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SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
Shipping Name: GALLIUM
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2803
Packing Group: III
Canadian TDG
No information available.
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SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7440-55-3 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
Gallium can be found on the
following state right to know lists: New
Jersey,
Minnesota.
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: XI
Risk Phrases:
R 36/37/38
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 26
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S 37/39
Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
WGK (Water
Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7440-55-3: No information available.
United Kingdom
Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 7440-55-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7440-55-3 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
SDS Creation
Date: 9/02/2015
The information above is
believed to be accurate and represents the best
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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