General Information
Revision date
2016-12-08
Product name
Germane
Product Synonyms
Germane, Germanium Hydride, Germanium Tetrahydride, Germanomethane
CAS No.
7782-65-2
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Company Information
company name
Versum Materials US, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280, H330, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable gases - Category 1 Gases under pressure - Liquefied gas. Acute toxicity - Inhalation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H220:Extremely flammable gas. H280:Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H330:Fatal if inhaled. H370:Causes damage to organs. Symptoms may be delayed. May form explosive mixtures in air.
Prevention
P210:Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P284:Wear respiratory protection.
Response
P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 :Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. P377 Leaking gas fire Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely P381 :Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Storage
P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405:Store locked up. P410+P403:Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
P501:Disposal of contents/container to be specified in accordance with regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Toxic by inhalation. Inhalation may be fatal. Symptoms may be delayed. Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only with equipment purged with and inert gas or evacuated prior to discharge. Use only with equipment of compatible materials of construction, rated for cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. When returning cylinder install valve outlet cap or plug leak tight. Close valve after each use and when empty. Extremely flammable liquefied gas. May form explosive mixtures in air. Vapors may spread long distances and ignite. Immediate fire and explosion hazard exists when mixed with air at concentrations exceeding the lower flammability limit (LFL). Do not breathe gas. Direct contact with liquid can cause frostbite. Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required.
