SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statements:
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary Statements:
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing
P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P405: Store locked up
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with
local/regional/national/international regulations
HMIS
Health Ratings (0-4):
Health: 3
Flammability: 0
Physical: 1

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Family:Ceramic
Additional Names:
Gallium(II) sulfide, Gallium monosulfide
Gallium sulfide(GaS):
Percentage: 100 wt%
CAS#: 12024-10-1
EC #: 234-688-0

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General Treatment:
Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Special Treatment: None
Important Symptoms:
Causes severe skin burns.
Causes serious eye damage.
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air. Supply oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Ingestion:
Give one to two glasses of water and induce vomiting.
Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin:
Wash affected area with mild soap and water. Remove any contaminated clothing.
Eyes:
Flush eyes with water, blinking often for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability:
Non-flammable
Extinguishing Media:
Do not use water. Use extinguishing powder.
Spec. Fire Fighting Procedure:
Use full-face, self-contained breathing apparatus with full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
See section 10 for decomposition products.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

If Material Is Released/
Spilled:
Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in special protection information. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Vacuum up spill using a high efficiency particulate absolute (HEPA) air filter and place in a closed container for disposal.
Take care not to raise dust.
Environmental Precautions:
Isolate runoff to prevent environmental pollution.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Conditions:
Handle under protective gas.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage Conditions:
Store in a cool dry place in a tightly sealed container.
Store under dry inert gas.
Store apart from materials and conditions listed in section 10.
Work/Hygienic
Maintenance:
Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating and smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.
Ventilation:
Provide sufficient ventilation to maintain concentration at or below threshold limit.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Permissible Exposure Limits: N/A
Threshold Limit Value: N/A
SpecialEquipment: None
Respiratory Protection: Dust Respirator
Protective Gloves: Rubber gloves
Eye Protection:
Safety glasses or goggles, full face protection
Body Protection:
Protective work clothing. Wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves/pants.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Color: Yellow
Form: Powder
Odor: Odorless
Water Solubility: Reacts
Boiling Point: N/A
Melting Point: 965°C
Flash Point: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Density: 3.87 g/cc
Molecular weight: 101.78 g/mol

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reacts With:
Acids, Water/moisture,
Oxidizing agents
Incompatible Conditions:
Water/moisture
Hazardous
Decomposition
Products:
Sulfur dioxide, Hydrogen sulfide, Sulfur oxides,
Metal oxide fume

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: Causes severe eye damage.
Skin: Causes severe skin burns.
Ingestion:
a strong corrosive effect on mouth and throat to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
Inhalation: May cause irritation
Chronic:
Gallium and gallium compo9unds may cause metallic taste, dermatitis and depression of the bone marrow function. Large doses may cause hemorrhagic nephritis.
Signs & Symptoms: N/A
Aggravated Medical Conditions: N/A
Median Lethal Dose: N/A
Carcinogen: N/A

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Aquatic Toxicity: Low
Persistent Bioaccumulation Toxicity: No
Very Persistent, Very Bioaccumulative: No
Notes: N/A

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of in accordance with local, state, national, and international regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Hazardous:
Hazardous for transportation.
Hazard Class:
8 Corrosive substances.
Packing Group: II
UN Number: UN3260
Proper Shipping Name:
Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Gallium sulfide)

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Sec 302 Extremely Hazardous: No
Sec 304 Reportable Quantities: N/A
Sec 313 Toxic Chemicals: No