Copper Germanium Selenide

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Copper Germanium Selenide

Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. CU-GESE-03-C , CU-GESE-04-C , CU-GESE-02-C , CU-GESE-05-C

CAS #: 54723-90-9

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:
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Emergency telephone number:
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International: +1 703-527-3887

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
GHS06 skull and crossbones
Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
GHS08 health hazard
STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
GHS09 environment
Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC
T; Toxic
R23/25: Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
N; Dangerous for the environment
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R33: Danger of cumulative effects.
Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: Not applicable
Other hazards that do not result in classification No information known.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 The substance is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.
Hazard pictograms

GHS06 GHS08 GHS09
Signal word Danger
Hazard statements
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/…
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1 Substances
CAS# Designation:
54723-90-9 Copper germanium selenide
Identification number(s):
Index number: 034-002-00-8

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General information
Instantly remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Remove breathing apparatus only after soiled clothing has been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
After inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
After swallowing Do not induce vomiting; instantly call for medical help.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No further relevant information available.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents Special powder for metal fires. Do not use water.
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:
Selenium dioxide (SeO2)
Copper oxides
Germanium oxide
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Wear full protective suit.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
6.2 Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to reach sewage system or water bodies.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Prevention of secondary hazards: No special measures required.
6.4 Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for information on disposal.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Keep containers tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle container with care.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: No information known.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with acids.
Store away from oxidising agents.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Store in a locked cabinet or with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants.
7.3 Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
8.1 Control parameters
Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.
Additional information: No data
8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.
Breathing equipment: Use self-contained respiratory protective device in emergency situations.
Protection of hands:
Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition.
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Material of gloves Impervious gloves
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Body protection: Protective work clothing.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
General Information
Appearance:
Form: Pieces
Smell: Not determined
Odour threshold: Not determined.
pH-value: Not applicable.
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
Inflammability (solid, gaseous) Not determined.
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Self-inflammability: Not determined.
Danger of explosion: Not determined.
Critical values for explosion:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Steam pressure: Not applicable.
Density Not determined
Relative density Not determined.
Vapour density Not applicable.
Evaporation rate Not applicable.
Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Not determined
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
Viscosity:
dynamic: Not applicable.
kinematic: Not applicable.
9.2 Other information No further relevant information available.

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity No information known.
10.2 Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions Reacts with strong oxidising agents
10.4 Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
10.5 Incompatible materials:
Acids
Oxidising agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products:
Selenium dioxide (SeO2)
Copper oxides
Germanium oxide

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Toxic if inhaled.
Toxic if swallowed.
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for this substance.
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: No data
Skin irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation
Eye irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation
Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
Germ cell mutagenicity: No effects known.
Carcinogenicity:
EPA-D: Not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity: inadequate human and animal evidence of carcinogenicity or no data are available.
IARC-3: Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or carcinogenic and/or neoplastic data for this substance.
Reproductive toxicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains reproductive data for this substance.
Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: No effects known.
Aspiration hazard: No effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains multiple dose toxicity data for this substance.
Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
12.2 Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.
12.4 Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
Ecotoxical effects:
Remark: Very toxic for fish
Additional ecological information:
General notes:
Water danger class 3 (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into soil.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
Avoid transfer into the environment.
Very toxic for aquatic organisms
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
12.6 Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Recommendation
Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.
Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.
Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number
ADR, IMDG, IATA UN3283
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR 3283 SELENIUM COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S. (Copper germanium selenide)
IMDG, IATA SELENIUM COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S. (Copper germanium selenide)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Class 6.1 (T5) Toxic substances.
Label 6.1
IMDG, IATA
Class 6.1 Toxic substances.
Label 6.1
Packing group
ADR, IMDG, IATA III
14.5 Environmental hazards: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid
14.6 Special precautions for user Warning: Toxic substances.
Kemler Number: 60
EMS Number: F-A,S-A
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC
Code Not applicable.
Transport/Additional information:
ADR
Excepted quantities (EQ): E1
Limited quantities (LQ) 5 kg
Transport category 2
Tunnel restriction code E
UN "Model Regulation": UN3283, SELENIUM COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S. (Copper germanium
selenide), 6.1, III

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances Substance is not listed.
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons Substance is not listed.
National regulations
Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
Employment restrictions concerning young persons must be observed.
Water hazard class: Water danger class 3 (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water.
Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations
ELINCS (European List of Notified Chemical Substances) Substance is not listed.
Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006. Substance is not listed.
The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on
the market and use must be observed.
Substance is not listed.
Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use) Substance is not listed.
15.2 Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

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. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.