General Information
Revision date
2018-12-12
Product name
Germanic acid; germanium oxide; germania; G-15; ACC10380
Product Synonyms
GERMANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS No.
1310-53-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Germanium dioxide is used in the production of phosphors, transistors and diodes, infrared-transmitting glass, and
supplier name
Teck Metals Ltd
Manufacturer Name
Teck Metals Ltd
Emergency telephone
250-364-4214
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Company Information
company name
Teck Metals Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Health Physical Environmental Acute Toxicity (Oral, Inhalation) – Does not meet criteria Does not meet criteria for Aquatic Toxicity – Skin Corrosion/Irritation – Does not meet criteria any Physical Hazard Short Term/Long Term Eye Damage/Eye Irritation – Does not meet criteria Does not meet criteria Respiratory or Skin Sensitization – Does not meet criteria Mutagenicity – Does not meet criteria Carcinogenicity – Does not meet criteria Reproductive Toxicity – Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Acute Exposure – Does not meet criteria Chronic Exposure – Does not meet criteria LABEL:
Signal word
WARNING
Precautionary statements
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not use until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective clothing when using this product. Store locked up or in a secure location. Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with local regulations. If exposed or concerned: get medical advice/attention. Emergency Overview: An odourless white powder which is non-combustible. Germanium dioxide poses little immediate hazard to personnel or the environment in an emergency situation. However, acrid and irritating smoke can form at very high temperatures. Contact with hydrochloric acid will emit volatile germanium tetrachloride, which is corrosive and irritating.
Potential health effects
Inhalation or ingestion of germanium dioxide dust may cause localized irritation. Direct contact of germanium dioxide with eyes or skin may cause local irritation. Animal experiments with germanium dioxide have resulted in reproductive effects. It is not considered a human carcinogen by OSHA, NTP, ACGIH, IARC or the EU (see Toxicological Information, Section 11).
Environmental effects
Germanium dioxide is considered to have low bioavailability and toxicity when released into the environment; therefore, it poses no immediate ecological risk (see Ecological Information, Section 12).
