General Information
Revision date
2009-06-16
Product name
Di-n-butylgermanium dichloride
CAS No.
4593-81-1
Emergency telephone
(978) 521-6300
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Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar, A Johnson Matthey Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Hazard statements
T Toxic Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 14 Reacts violently with water. R 25 Toxic if swallowed. R 34 Causes burns.
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 3 Health (acute effects) = 3 FIRE 1 Flammability = 1 Reactivity = 2 REACTIVITY 2
2.2 Label elements
Danger 3.1/2 - Fatal if swallowed. Danger 3.2/1B - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see label). Rinse mouth. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.