General Information
Revision date
2017-05-24
Product name
Bismuth Germanate Crystal
Product Synonyms
• BGO or Bi4Ge3O12
CAS No.
12233-56-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
• Scintillation material for Radiation Detection
Manufacturer Name
Saint-Gobain Crystals
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Saint-Gobain Crystals
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
scintillation@saint-gobain.com
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA HCS 2012 EU/EEC
2.2 Label elements
CLP WARNING
Hazard statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation R36 - Irritating to eyes R37 - Irritating to respiratory system. R38 - Irritating to skin. Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust P264 - Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P304+P340 - IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P321 - Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Storage/Disposal • P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. DSD/DPD IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water . Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Storage/Disposal • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations.
Precautionary statements
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
2.3 Other hazards
CLP
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP • Skin Irritation 2 - H315 Eye Irritation 2 - H319 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure 3: Respiratory Tract Irritation - H335 DSD/DPD • Irritant (Xi) R36, R37, R38