General Information
Version
7.0
Revision date
2025-09-24
Product name
Gallium
CAS No.
7440-55-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original packaging. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct.
Response
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral)
