OP4387 Germanium Sulphide (GeS) Crystal

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Germanium(II) Sulfide

CAS #: 12025-32-0

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

Not a hazardous substance or mixture.

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Not a hazardous substance or mixture.

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS-none

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

Chemical characterization: Product does not burn

Formula: GeS

Molecular Weight: 104.71 g/mol

CAS-No.: 12025-32-0

EC-No.: 234-704-6

No ingredients are hazardous according to OSHA criteria.

No components need to be disclosed according to the applicable regulations.

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water.

In case of eye contact

Flush eyes with water as a precaution.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or

in section 11

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

no data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding

environment.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Sulphur oxides, Germanium oxides

Advice for firefighters

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

Further information

The product itself does not burn.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing Vapors, mist or gas.

For personal protection see section 8.

Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

For precautions see section 2.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilitiesKeep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters

Components with workplace control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

General industrial hygiene practice.

Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such

as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique

(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of

contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.

Wash and dry hands.

Body Protection

Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous

substances, and to the specific work-place., The type of protective equipment must be selected

according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection

Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use

type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved

under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Control of environmental exposure

Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance

Form: solid

Odor

no data available

Odor Threshold

no data available

pH

no data available

Melting point/freezing point

Melting point/range: 615 °C (1,139 °F)

Initial boiling point and boiling range

no data available

Flash point

not applicable

EVaporation rate

no data availableFlammability (solid, gas)

no data available

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits

no data available

Vapor pressure

no data available

Vapor density

no data available

Relative density

no data available

Water solubility

no data available

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water

no data available

Auto-ignition temperature

no data available

Decomposition temperature

no data available

Viscosity

no data available

Explosive properties

no data available

Oxidizing properties

no data available

Other safety information

no data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity

no data available

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

no data available

Conditions to avoid

no data available

Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products

Other decomposition products-no data available

In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

no data available

Inhalation: no data available

Dermal: no data available

no data availableSkin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

IARC:

No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as

probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

ACGIH:

No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a

carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.

NTP:

No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a

known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.

OSHA:

No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a

carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

no data available

Specific target organ toxicity -single exposure

no data available

Specific target organ toxicity -repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

Additional Information

RTECS: Not available

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

no data available

Persistence and degradability

no data available

Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

Mobility in soil

no data available

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

Other adverse effects

no data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methodsProduct

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

Contaminated packaging

Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US)

Not dangerous goods

IMDG

Not dangerous goods

IATA

Not dangerous goods

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA 302 Components

SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III,

Section 302.

SARA 313 Components

SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that

exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.

SARA 311/312 Hazards

No SARA Hazards

Massachusetts Right To Know Components

No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.

Pennsylvania Right To Know Components

Germanium sulphide

CAS-No.

12025-32-0

New Jersey Right To Know

Components

Germanium sulphide

CAS-No.

12025-32-0

California Prop. 65 Components

This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects, or any other reproductive harm.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.