General Information
Revision date
2012-03-29
Product name
Germanium metal pieces
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Physical vapor deposition of thin films
Manufacturer Name
Kurt J Lesker Company
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Company Information
company name
Kurt J Lesker Company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
msds@lesker.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Health: This substance or mixture is not hazardous and is not classified under GHS. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Grey metal IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Negligible fire or explosion hazard in bulk form. Powdered material may form explosive dust-air mixtures.
Potential health effects
EYES: Contact may cause eye irritation. SKIN: May cause skin irritation. INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed. INHALATION: May cause respiratory irritation. REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Not Available
Teratogenic Effects
Not Available CARCINOGENICITY: Not listed as a human carcinogen MUTAGENICITY: Not Available
Principle Routes of Exposure
Ingestion Page 2 of 5 TARGET ORGAN STATEMENT: Kidneys
Physical hazards
This substance is not considered hazardous in the form supplied. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air.
