General Information
Version
6.4
Revision date
2023-02-16
Product name
Germanium
CAS No.
7440-56-4
REACH No
is
Icons in SDS
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)
H228, H361, H373, H400, H410, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification
2.2 Label elements
Labelling
Signal word
Danger 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. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml) H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
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 equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Supplemental label elements
none 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.
