General Information
Revision date
2020-01-03
Product name
Gallium
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
7440-55-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Major use is in Gallium Arsenide and Gallium Phosphide compound production for substrates in light emitting diodes (LED’s), semiconductor lasers in fiber optic communications, microwave devices integrated circuits for cellular phones and pagers
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Company Information
company name
Neo Rare Metals ULC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds_info@neomaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H320
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H320
Causes eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
1999/45/EC Global Harmonized System (GHS) Classification: Health Environmental Physical Eye Irritant – Category 2B None Corrosive to metal – Category 1 Skin irritant – Category 2 Label Pictogram
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals H315 Causes skin irritation
Precautionary statements
P234: Keep only in original container P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling H320: Causes eye irritation P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P406: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner (See Section 7) EU According to European Union Directive 1272/2008/EC, this substance is not classified in the Annex I. S24/S25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
Hazard pictograms
EC
67/548/EEC
1999/45/EC) Risk Phrases R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin
