Germanium chloride
| Section 1. Identification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Germanium chloride | CAS No. | 10038-98-9 |
| Synonyms | tetrachloroger-mane; germaniumtetrachloride | Chinese Name | 四氯化锗 |
| Molecular Formula | GeCl4 | Molecular Weight | 214.39 |
| UN No. | 1760 | Data Source | PubChem (NIH/NLM) |
| GHS Hazard Classification | |
|---|---|
| Signal Word | DANGER |
| Pictograms | GHS05 · Corrosive GHS06 · Acute Toxic GHS07 · Irritant GHS09 · Environmental Hazard |
| Hazard Statements | H314H318H330H335H400H412 |
| Precautionary Statements | P260P261P264P264+P265P271P273P280P284P301+P330+P331P302+P361+P354P304+P340P305+P354+P338P316P317P319P320P321P363P391P403+P233P405P501 |
| Contents | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 2 | Hazards Identification | Section 9 | Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Section 11 | Toxicological Information | ||
Section 2. Hazards Identification
H314 (100%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
H318 (69.7%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
H330 (59.8%): Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
H335 (72.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
H400 (47.7%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
H412 (47.7%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P319, P320, P321, P363, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 241 reports by companies from 14 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Liquid that fumes in air; Peculiar acidic odor; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Metals -> Metalloid Compounds (Germanium)
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Occupational hepatotoxin - Secondary hepatotoxins: the potential for toxic effect in the occupational setting is based on cases of poisoning by human ingestion or animal experimentation.
Nephrotoxin - The chemical is potentially toxic to the kidneys in the occupational setting.
Dermatotoxin - Skin burns.
Lacrimator (Lachrymator) - A substance that irritates the eyes and induces the flow of tears.
Toxic Pneumonitis - Inflammation of the lungs induced by inhalation of metal fumes or toxic gases and vapors.
LC50 (mouse) = 44,000 mg/m3/2hr
Disclaimer: This information is compiled for reference only and does not replace the manufacturer's official Safety Data Sheet. Always consult the supplier's SDS before handling any chemical.
