EEENP - SDS(TM) GERMANIUM TETRAFLUORIDE GAS SOURCE
- MSDS: EEENP
- Manufacturer: MATHESON TRI GAS INC
- Product Name: SDS(TM) GERMANIUM TETRAFLUORIDE GAS SOURCE
- National Stock Number: -
Product Identification
Product ID:SDS(TM) GERMANIUM TETRAFLUORIDE GAS SOURCE
MSDS Date:Oct 06 1998
MSDS Number: EEENP
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
Contractor
Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
Ingredients
GERMANIUM FLUORIDE
CAS: 7783-58-6
Fraction By Weight: >1%
PROPRIETARY SORBENT
Fraction By Weight: >1%
Hazards
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:
First Aid
First Aid: INHALATION: If gas is inhaled, move victim to fresh air. If
breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
weak, give oxygen. Get medical attention without delay. SKIN
CONTACT: If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately flush the
contaminated skin with soap and water. If clothing is contaminated,
immediately remove and flush the skin with soap and water. Get
medical attention promptly. Assume victim has also been exposed by
inhalation. Treat as HF exposure. Consider the use of calcium
gluconate. EYE CONTACT: In case of eye contact, immediately flush
eyes with plenty of water for at least 30 minutes, occasionally
lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention
immediately. INGESTION: Ingestion is not a route of exposure.
Fire Fighting
Fire Fighting Procedures:onflammable gas
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Heating of cylinder beyond pressure
relief.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:Isolate area until gas has dispersed. Use
appropriate protective equipment including self-contained breathing
apparatus. Be certain to flush lines and enclosures with inert gas
before repairing.
Neutralizing Agent:
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Protect from physical
damage. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area of
non-combustible construction. Protect cylinders from direct
sunlight, mechanical damage and temperatures above 55 C. Keep away
from cylinders of oxygen or other highly oxidizing or flammable
materials. Ship and store cylinders with outlet plug and valve
protective cap in place.
Other Precautions:
Exposure Controls
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
GERMANIUM FLUORIDE: INORGANIC FLUORIDES (as F): 2.5 mg/m3 OSHA TWA 2.5
mg/m3 ACGIH TWA 2.5 mg/m3 NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s)
Chemical Properties
Boiling Pt:Not available
Melt/Freeze Pt:Not available
Vapor Pres:58.6 psia @ -15 C
Vapor Density:Not available
pH:Not applicable
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not applicable
Solubility in Water:reacts
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:gas COLOR:colorless ODOR:pungent
odor, garlic odor
Corrosion Rate:
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Germanium tetrafluoride is not
known to decompose thermally.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Exposure to air.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Combustion products: oxides of
germanium, hydrogen fluoride Combustion products: oxides of
germanium, hydrogen fluoride Thermal decomposition products: oxides
of germanium, hydrogen fluoride
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262.
Hazardous Waste Number(s): D003.
Toxicology
Toxicological Information:SDS(TM) GERMANIUM TETRAFLUORIDE GAS SOURCE:
ADDITIONAL DATA: TOXICITY DATA: Prolonged exposure to hydrogen
fluoride produces system increase in fluoride, which may result in
diseases of bones, liver and kidneys and in hypocalcemia.
CARCINOGEN STATUS: This material is listed in the Registry of Toxic
Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS), but no information on its
carcinogenicity is available.
Other Information
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.
Ecology
Ecological:Not available
Transport
Transport Information:INTERNATIONAL U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER
SHIPPING NAME: Compressed gas, toxic, corrosive, n.o.s. Inhalation
Hazard Zone B (germanium fluoride) ID NUMBER: UN3304 HAZARD CLASS
OR DIVISION: 2.3 LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Poison gas; Corrosive
QUANTITY LIMITATIONS: PASSENGER AIRCRAFT OR RAILCAR: Forbidden
CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY: Forbidden
Regulatory
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: 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.