Agent Name |
Germanium tetrahydride |
CAS Number |
7782-65-2 |
Formula |
Ge-H4 |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Germanium hydride; Germanium tetrahydride; Monogermane; Germane; [ChemIDplus] UN2192 |
Category |
Hydrides |
Description |
Colorless gas with a pungent odor. [Note: Shipped as a compressed gas.]; [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in the production of semiconductors; [ACGIH] |
Comments |
Germanium tetrahydride appears to have the potential to cause hemolysis similar to that caused by arsine and stibine; [ACGIH] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause damage to red blood cells; [ICSC] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
TIH |
Yes |
TLV (ACGIH) |
0.2 ppm |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (mouse) = 1,380 mg/m3 |
Flammability (NFPA) |
4: burns readily |
Adverse Effects |
Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
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