Flash Point:flammable
Extinguishing Media:Let burn unless leak can be stopped immediately.
Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters
(1/2 mile).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. Heating of cylinder
beyond pressure relief.

Spill Release Procedures:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources
of ignition. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Reduce
vapors with water spray. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate
hazard area and deny entry. Remove sources of ignition. Ventilate
closed spaces before entering.
Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Protect from physical
damage. Avoid direct sunlight. Store in a cool, dry, well
ventilated area of non-combustible construction. Keep away from
cylinders of oxygen or other highly oxidizing or flammable
materials. Ship and store cylinders with outlet plug in place.
Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101. See
original container for storage recommendations. Keep separated from
incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:Respirators depend on exposure level. SCBA with
full face piece recommended during change outs and available in
case of emergency.
Ventilation:Exhausted process enclosure recommended to meet published
exposure limits. Use only in a well ventilated area.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear safety glasses.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
GERMANE SDS2: GERMANIUM TETRAHYDRIDE: 0.2 ppm (0.6 mg/m3) OSHA TWA
(vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 0.2 ppm ACGIH TWA 0.2 ppm
(0.6 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s)

Boiling Pt:-128 F (-89 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-265 F (-165 C)
Vapor Pres:Not available
Vapor Density:Not available
Spec Gravity:2.6 @ 0 C
pH:Not applicable
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not applicable
Solubility in Water:insoluble
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:gas COLOR:colorless PHYSICAL
FORM:Solid proprietary carbon beads and toxic gas contained within
a sealed stainless steel cylinder. ODOR:pungent odor, garlic odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:May decompose on contact with
air. May ignite on exposure to air.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Exposure to air.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products:
miscellaneous decomposition products Thermal decomposition
products: miscellaneous decomposition products
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262.
Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001. D003.

Toxicological Information:GERMANE SDS2: TOXICITY DATA: 1380 mg/m3
inhalation-mouse LC50; 1250 mg/kg oral-mouse LD50 LOCAL EFFECTS:
Irritant: skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Highly Toxic: inhalation
Moderately Toxic: ingestion TARGET ORGANS: blood

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:Not available

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Germane ID NUMBER: UN2192 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 2.3 LABELING
REQUIREMENTS: Poison gas; Flammable gas QUANTITY LIMITATIONS:
PASSENGER AIRCRAFT OR RAILCAR: Forbidden CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY:
Forbidden

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: Yes FIRE: Yes
REACTIVE: Yes SUDDEN RELEASE: Yes SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.