General Information
Version
6.9
Revision date
2026-05-15
Product name
Gallium-Indium eutectic
CAS No.
37345-62-3
1.2.2. Uses advised against
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
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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
Melissa.byrne@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H372, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H372 Causes damage to organs (Lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell.
Response
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell.
Hazardous Ingredients
gallium Indium Reduced Labelling (<= 125 ml)
Supplemental label elements
none
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Corrosive to metals, Category 1 H290: May be corrosive to metals. Acute toxicity, Category 4 H302: Harmful if swallowed. Specific target organ toxicity - H372: Causes damage to organs through repeated exposure, Category 1, prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. Lungs Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard, H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long Category 3 lasting effects.
