Trimethylgallium

Agent Name
Trimethylgallium
CAS Number
1445-79-0
Formula
C3-H9-Ga
Major Category
Metals
Trimethylgallium formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Gallium, trimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] TMGa SSG; [Akzo Nobel MSDS] UN3394
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Akzo Nobel MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in semiconductors; [Akzo Nobel MSDS]
Comments
Pyrophoric; Reacts violently with water evolving extremely flammable gases; Causes burns; A respiratory tract irritant that may cause delayed pulmonary edema; [Akzo Nobel MSDS] See "Triethylgallium."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
223 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organometallic substance, liquid, pyrophoric, water-reactive."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: