Germanium tetrahydride

Agent Name
Germanium tetrahydride
Alternative Name
Germane
CAS Number
7782-65-2
Formula
Ge-H4
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Germanium tetrahydride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Germanium hydride; Germanium tetrahydride; Monogermane; Germane; [ChemIDplus] UN2192
Category
Hydrides
Description
Colorless gas with a pungent odor. [Note: Shipped as a compressed gas.]; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used in the production of semiconductors; [ACGIH]
Comments
Germanium tetrahydride appears to have the potential to cause hemolysis similar to that caused by arsine and stibine; [ACGIH] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause damage to red blood cells; [ICSC] See "Germanium."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TIH
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.2 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mouse) = 1,380 mg/m3
NFPA
burn readily

Adverse Effects

Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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