Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Germanium (II) iodide (99.99+%-Ge) PURATREM
CAS Registry Number: 13573-08-5
Formula: GeI2
EINECS Number: 236-998-1
Chemical Family: metal halide
Synonym: Germanium diiodide
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 13573-08-5 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Severe irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Material hydrolyzes in contact with moisture releasing
Emergency Overview:
hydroiodic acid and under some conditions corrosive hydrogen iodide vapors.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: Causes severe irritation to the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes severe irritation of the skin with redness, pain, itching, pimples, boils, hives and blisters.
Forms hydroiodic acid in the presence of moisture. Inhalation of vapors leads to irritation of the respiratory
Inhalation:
tract.
Ingestion: Severe irritation of the Gastrointestinal system may occur.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause dyspnea (breathing difficulty), and pulmonary edema.
Chronic ingestion of iodides may produce iodism. Symptoms include skin rash, running nose, headache and
Chronic Health Affects:
irritation of mucous membranes.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: none required
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit corrosive hydrogen fluoride fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
To avoid raising dust, small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium bicarbonate, lime, or calcium carbonate
Spill and Leak Procedures:
and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store material in a tightly sealed bottle away from moisture. If possible, handle material in an efficient fume
Handling and Storage:
hood. Prolonged exposure to the atmosphere may lead to degradation of the product.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
Respirator:
requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: -10 mesh yellow pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 326.4
Melting Point: dec.
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 5.73
Odor: not determined
Solubility in Water: Decomposes in water
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: contact with moisture
Incompatibility: Oxidizing agents, halogens and active metals
Decomposition Products: with moisture: hydroiodic acid and germanium oxides
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
