Diethylgermanium dichloride

Hazard statements

C Corrosive Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 34 Causes burns.

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 3 Health (acute effects) = 3 FIRE 2 Flammability = 2 Reactivity = 1 REACTIVITY 1

2.2 Label elements

Danger 3.1/3 - Toxic if swallowed. 3.1/3 - Toxic in contact with skin. 3.1/4 - Harmful if inhaled. Danger 3.2/1B - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Warning 2.6/4 - Combustible liquid.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see label). Specific measures (see label). Rinse mouth. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.