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| Germanium tetrahydride | CAS 7782-65-2 | ||
| GeH4 | RTECS LY4900000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Germane, Germanium hydride, Germanomethane, Monogermane [Note: Used chiefly for the production of high purity germanium for use in semiconductors.] |
DOT ID & Guide 2192 119 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.2 ppm (0.6 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion 1 ppm = 3.13 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless gas with a pungent odor. [Note: Shipped as a compressed gas.] |
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MW: 76.6 |
BP: -127°F |
FRZ: -267°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP: >1 atm |
IP: 11.34 eV |
RGasD: 2.65 |
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Fl.P: NA (Gas) |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Flammable Gas (may ignite SPONTANEOUSLY in air). | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Bromine |
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Measurement Method None available See: NMAM INDEX |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: N.R. Eyes: N.R. Wash skin: N.R. Remove: N.R. Change: N.R. |
First Aid (See procedures) Breathing: Respiratory support |
| Respirator Recommendations To be added later | |
| Exposure Routes inhalation | |
| Symptoms malaise (vague feeling of discomfort), headache, giddiness, fainting; dyspnea (breathing difficulty); nausea, vomiting; kidney injury; hemolytic effects | |
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Target Organs
central nervous system, kidneys, blood |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1244 |