Product ID:GERMANIUM OXIDE, GE70-20
MSDS Date:04/15/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N084824
MSDS Number: CGTZF

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 908-549-7144

Preparer: SUSHA RAMONE

Cage: 04XT3

Telephone: 732-549-7144

Cage: 04XT3

GERMANIUM DIOXIDE

CAS: 1310-53-8

RTECS: LY5240000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT): 1910 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: THIS SOLUTION MAY BE HARMFUL IF
INHALED, INGESTED, OR CONTACTED WITH THE SKIN OR EYES. INHALATION
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES
MAY BE IRRITATING. CHRONIC: N ONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES OCCASIONALLY
LIFTING UPPER AND LOWER EYELIDS. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING, THE FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. WASH
CLOTHING THOROUGHLY BEFORE REUSE. INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR.INGEST:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMED MEDICAL HELP. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
LARGE QUANTITY OF WATER/MILK. IF IRRIT CONTINUES, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMED.

Flash Point:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP AND
PLACE IN BAG. HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. KEEP
TIGHTLY SEALED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP: >1987F, >1806C. SOL IN WATER: COLD-0.447G/100CC; HOT-1.07G/100CC.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUP DAT
Spec Gravity:4.228
Solubility in Water:SUP DAT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL HAZARDOUS OR CHEMICAL WASTE
DISPOSAL AGENCY FOR REGULATIONS. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

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