MSDS of Germanium Metal
I. Product Identification
Product primary name: Germanium Metal
Trade name: Germanium Metal
Stock Number: ME32
Supplier:
Stanford Advanced Materials
23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.
Tel: (949) 407-8904, Fax: (949) 812-6690
E-mail: sales@SAMaterials.com
CAS# 7440-56-4
Dot: not classified as a hazard
UN# : not classified as a hazard
II. Composition & Ingredient Information
Chemical family name: metal
Molecular formula: Ge
III. Physical & Chemical Properties
Boiling point: ~2830 °C
Melting point: ~937.4 °C
Specific gravity (approx.): 5.32 gm/cm3
Vapor density: not applicable
Vapor pressure: 1.1 x 10-9 atm at 27 °C
Percent volatile by volume: not applicable
Oxidation: oxidized in air, solid form is relatively stable in air
Appearance & odor: silvery-white metal, odorless
Physical state: ingot
IV. Hazardous Identification
Primary Entry Route Indicators
Skin primary entry route indicator: Yes
Eye primary entry rout indicator: Yes
Inhalation primary entry route indicator: Yes
Ingestion primary entry route indicator: Yes
Primary route of entry text: inhalation, skin, ingestion
Effects of overexposure: the acute toxicity of is rate low
(Lung & skin granulation maybe cause local inhalation or ingestion. Eye contact can cause particle irritation.
V. First Aid Measures
Emergency first aid procedures - general
Skin: get medical attention immediately
Eyes: get medical attention immediately
Oral: get medical attention
Inhalation: get medical attention
VI. Fire - fighting Measures
Extinguishing media: CO2, dry sand, or dry chemical
Special fire fighting procedures: wear self - contained breathing apparatus
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: non-combustible. If possible without risk, remove germaniummetal from fire area.
VII. Handling and Storage
Precautions to be taken in handling and storage:. Avoid inhalation of dust, avoid skin & eyes contact, avoid exposure to air, stored in sealed container filled with argon gas or mineral oil.
VIII. Exposure Controls - protection
Eye protection: safety glasses
Respiratory protection: niosh approved respirator if ventilation controls are not possible or are inadequate
Personal protective equipment: as needed to prevent contact
Protective gloves (specify type): rubber
IX. Stability & Reactivity
Stability - conditions to avoid: avoid exposure to source of ignition such as open flame and sparks
Incompatible materials: avoid exposure to air, moisture, strong acid, and strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products: air and moisture sensitive, all forms will react with dilute acids, emitting flammable & explosive hydrogen gas (H2)
Hazardous polymerization condition to avoid: non known
Hazardous polymerization: no
X. Other Information
Local exhaust: fume hood
Special production: not applicable
End of Data Sheet
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