Product ID:GERMANIUM TETRACHLORIDE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEHK
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

GERMANIUM TETRACHLORIDE

CAS: 10038-98-9

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
irritation (possibly severe), difficulty breathing LONG TERM
EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure SKIN
CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe) LONG
TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure EYE
CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: burns, tearing LONG TERM EXPOSURE:
same as effects reported in short term exposure INGESTION: SHORT
TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no
information is available
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT:
Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical
attention. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes
before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. EYE CONTACT: Immediately
flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get
immediate medical attention. INGESTION: If a large amount is
swallowed, get medical attention. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For
inhalation, consider oxygen.

Flash Point:No data available.
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water,
regular foam 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. Use
extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Flood with
fine water spray. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion
by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Negligible fire hazard.

Spill Release Procedures:Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if
possible without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray.
Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material.
Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal.
Large spills: Dike for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people
away, isolate hazard area and deny entry.
Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container. Store under an inert
atmosphere. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:Under conditions of frequent use or heavy
exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory
protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider
warning properties before use. Any supplied-air respirator with a
full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode. Any self-contained breathing apparatus that
has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately
Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with full
facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
GERMANIUM TETRACHLORIDE: No occupational exposure limits established.

Boiling Pt:183 F (84 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-58 F (-50 C)
Vapor Pres:76 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:Not available
Spec Gravity:1.879
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:reacts
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless PHYSICAL
FORM:fuming liquid ODOR:irritating odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:May react with evolution of heat
on contact with water.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. May ignite or explode on contact with
combustible materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products:
chlorine Thermal decomposition products: chlorine
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

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

Toxicological Information:GERMANIUM TETRACHLORIDE: IRRITATION DATA: 50
mg eyes-rabbit severe TOXICITY DATA: 358 ppm inhalation-rat LC50
(American Standards Biosciences Corporation) LOCAL EFFECTS:
Corrosive: inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Toxic:
inhalation

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:
Corrosive liquids, toxic, n.o.s. (germanium tetrachloride) ID
NUMBER: UN2922 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 8 PACKING GROUP: II
LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Corrosive; Poison

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: No FIRE: No
REACTIVE: Yes SUDDEN RELEASE: No 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.