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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

I            PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Trade Name:      Gallium III Chloride                                                                   Formula:            GaCl

CAS #:                13450-90-3

II           HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Physical Hazards: When heated to decomposition may emit toxic fumes of Cl.

III         PHYSICAL DATA

Boiling Point:                   201.2 ^oC                                                                        Melting Point:    77.7 ^oC

Specific Gravity:              2.47                                                                               Appearance:       White powder.

Solubility in Water:         Decomposes in water. Soluble in benzene, CCl₄, CS₂

IV         FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DATA

Flash Point (Method Used): Not Applicable                                                        Autoignition Temperature: N/A

Flammable Limits: Upper: N/A  Lower: N/A

Extinguishing Media: No data

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: N/A

V           HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

TLV: Not Set

LD50 Values for GaCl₃: 306 mg/kg (subcutaneous-rat); 47 mg/kg (intravenous-rat). Not listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC.

Routes of Entry: Skin and eye contact, ingestion, inhalation. Gallium is not readily absorbed by the oral route. In animals, gallium acts as a neuromuscular poison and causes renal damage. Gallium remains in tissues for long periods of time following intramuscular injection of soluble salts.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

SKIN: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

EYES: Flush for at least 15 minutes with water. Call physician.

INGESTION: Call physician or poison control center.

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.

VI         REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable

Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): N/A

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

VII        SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Small amounts may be scooped or swept up, dissolved in water, flushed down the drain with excess water. Avoid breathing dust.

VIII      SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Handling Procedures: Wear gloves, safety glasses, protective clothing. Use respirator or dust mask if exposed to dust or fumes.

IX         SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Other Precautions: Store in tightly closed containers.

              The above information is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

Prepared by:        S. Dierks

Dated:                  October 1993