Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity
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3,3'-(1,3-Dioxo-1,3-digermoxanediyl)dipropionic acid(12758-40-6)

Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity

Product Identification

Product Name
3,3'-(1,3-Dioxo-1,3-digermoxanediyl)dipropionic acid
Synonyms
3-[(2-Carboxyethyl-oxogermyl)oxy-oxogermyl]propanoic acid
Propagermanium
Propanoic acid, 3,3'-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-digermoxanediyl)bis
Proxigermanium
Serocion
CAS
12758-40-6
Formula
C6H10Ge2O7
Molecular Weight
339.32
EINECS
235-800-0
RTECS
UA2459750
RTECS Class
Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector
Merck
12,7979
Beilstein/Gmelin
4141883

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
White, odorless, microcrystalline powder.
Solubility in water
Slightly soluble.
Melting Point
320
pKa/pKb
3.6(at 25℃) (pKa)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
First aid is not normally required. If symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
Inhalation
If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse.
Eyes
If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention.

Handling and Storage

Storage
Keep tightly closed in a cool place in a tightly closed container.
Handling
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation
This material is a dust or may produce dust. Breathing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Breathing large amounts may be harmful.
Skin
May cause skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness, burning, and swelling of skin.
Eyes
Dust can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes.
Ingestion
Swallowing this material is not likely to be harmful.
Hazards
Dusts can form explosive mixtures in air.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.
Respirators
3M Dust respirator No. 8710 or 9900 is recommended or a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved dust respirator.
Exposure Effects
Symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may include: mouth and throat irritation (soreness, dry or scratchy feeling, cough).

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting
Extinguish fire using regular foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, sand. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks
Small Spill - Sweep up material for disposal or recovery. Large Spill - Shovel material into containers. Thoroughly sweep area of spill to clean up any residual material.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities
Oxidizing agents.
Stability
Stable.
Decomposition
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
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