Germanium(II) chloride dioxane complex (1:1)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H318, H332, H351

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Appearance/Odor

White crystalline solid, odor not determined.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1C, H314 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - Category 1, H318 ACUTE TOXICITY; INHALATION – Category 4, H332 CARCINOGENICITY – Category 2, H351

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H351: Suspected of causing cancer.

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P231: Handle under an inert gas. P260: Do not breathe dust/fumes/gases/mists/vapors/sprays. P261: Avoid breathing dust, vapors, and fumes. P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved wasted disposal plant. General: None. OSHA/HCS Status: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

2.3 Other hazards

None identified.