Germanium

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H361, H373, H400, H411

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable solids Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Category 2 (Kidney) Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 2 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equip- ment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ light- ing equipment. P260 Do not breathe dust. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

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

Flammable solids : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ tox- : Category 2 (Kidney) icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 2 aquatic hazard