Germanium dioxide

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General information:

In case of persisting adverse effects, consult a physician. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes immediately, and

launder thoroughly before reusing.

After inhalation:

Ensure supply of fresh air.

After skin contact:

In case of contact with skin wash off with soap and water.

After eye contact:

Remove contact lenses. Rinse eye thoroughly under running water keeping eyelids wide open and protecting the unaffected eye (at least 10 to 15 min.). In case of irritation consult an ophthalmologist

After ingestion:

Rinse out mouth and give plenty of water to drink. Induce vomiting if patient is conscious, seek medical advice. Never

give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor immediately.

Fire-fighting measures

- Extinguishing media:

Suitable extinguishing media:

Product itself is non-combustible; adapt fire extinguishing measures to surrounding areas.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

High power water jet

- Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: None known

- Advice for firefighters: No special measures necessary

Accidental release measures

- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

For non-emergency personnel: Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 (Handling and storage) and 8 (Exposure controls/personal protection). Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation.

For emergency responders: No data available. Personal protective equipment (PPE) - see Section 8 (Exposure controls/personal protection).

- Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.

- Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Take up mechanically. Avoid raising dust. Send in suitable containers for recovery or disposal.

Handling and storage

- Precautions for safe handling:

Advice on safe handling: Provide good ventilation of working area (local exhaust ventilation, if necessary). Avoid the formation and deposition of

dust.

General protective and hygiene measures: Do not eat, drink or smoke during work time. Keep away from foodstuffs and beverages. Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately. Wash hands before breaks and after work. Do not inhale dust

Advice on protection against fire and explosion: No special measures necessary.

- Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Technical measures and storage conditions: keep container tightly closed, well-ventilated place. Store in a dry place.

Requirements for storage rooms and vessels: Containers which are opened must be carefully closed and kept upright to prevent leakage

Advice on storage assembly: none known

-Specific end use(s): no data available.

Transport information

Shipping

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

-Transport ADR/RID/ADN: The product is not subject to ADR/RID/ADN regulations.

-Transport IMDG: The product is not subject to IMDG regulations.

-Transport ICAO-TI / IATA: The product is not subject to ICAO-TI / IATA regulations.

-Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code : Not relevant

Exposure controls / personal protection

- Control parameters: No parameters available for monitoring.

- Exposure controls:

Appropriate engineering controls: No data available.

Personal protective equipment:

Respiratory protection: If workplace exposure limits are exceeded, a respiratory protection approved for this particular job must be worn. In case of dust formation, take appropriate measures for breathing protection in the event workplace threshold values are not specified. Respirator P3

Eye / face protection: Safety glasses (EN 166)

Hand protection: Use protective gloves (DIN EN 374). Before use, the protective gloves should be tested in any case for its specific work-station suitability (i.e. mechanical restistance, product compatibility and antistatic properties). Adhere to the manufacturer's instructions and information relating to the use, storage, care and replacement of protective gloves. Protective gloves shall be replaced immediately when physically damaged or worn. Design operations thus to avoid permanent use of protective gloves

Other: Chemical-resistant work clothes

Environmental exposure controls: no data available.

Stability and reactivity

- Reactivity: No data available.

-Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (See section 7 (Handling and storage)).

-Possibility of hazardous reactions: Dangerous reactions are not to be expected when handling product according to its intended use

-Conditions to avoid: None, if handled according to order.

-Incompatible materials: None known

-Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products known.

 

 

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product

Allocation of a waste code number, according to the European Waste Catalogue, should be carried out in agreement with the regional waste disposal company. Dispose of according to all applicable regulations upon consultation of the local competent authorities and the disposer in a suitable and authorised disposal facility

Packaging

Residuals must be removed from packaging and when emptied completely disposed of in accordance with the regulations for waste removal. Incompletely emptied packaging must be disposed of in the form of disposal specified by the regional disposer.