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Product Name: Gallium Nitrate
Chemical Formula: Ga(NO3)3
Chemical Family: Inorganic compound
CAS Number: 13494-90-1
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, precursor for electronic materials, research applications
Manufacturer: Industrial suppliers, research chemical companies
Contact for Emergency: Local Poison Control Center or Emergency Medical Services
Synonyms: Nitric acid, gallium(3+) salt
Hazard Classification: Corrosive to metals, causes skin irritation, causes serious eye damage, harmful if inhaled
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, may cause respiratory irritation
Pictogram: GHS05 (corrosive), GHS07 (irritant)
Precautionary Statements: Do not breathe dust, wash hands thoroughly after handling, wear protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection
Other Hazards: Causes burns to mucous membranes, may aggravate pre-existing skin or respiratory conditions
Chemical Identity: Gallium Nitrate
Concentration: >98% by weight
Impurities: Trace metal salts, residual acids
Hazardous Components: Gallium nitrate (Gallium trinitrate)
CAS Number: 13494-90-1
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; provide oxygen if breathing is difficult; seek medical attention
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, flush affected skin with water for at least 15 minutes; seek medical help for burns
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, get immediate medical assistance
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek prompt medical attention
Most Important Symptoms/Effects: Severe irritation, chemical burns, risk of permanent injury to eyes and skin
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide
Specific Hazards: May release toxic nitrogen oxides and metallic oxides during combustion
Firefighter Protection: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical protective clothing
Precautions: Move containers away from fire if safe, avoid inhaling vapors, runoff from fire control can cause pollution
Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, use appropriate personal protective equipment
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage, contain released material, prevent entry into waterways, sewers, or soil
Methods for Cleanup: Collect and place spilled material in appropriate container for disposal, ventilate area, use inert absorbent material, clean surfaces thoroughly
Emergency Procedures: Evacuate unprotected personnel, isolate hazard area
Precautions for Safe Handling: Handle in well-ventilated areas, avoid generation of dust, wash hands after handling, do not eat or smoke during use
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers, keep in cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible substances such as strong bases, combustible materials, and reducing agents
Incompatibilities: Alkalis, strong reducers, combustible organics
Special Storage Considerations: Keep container dry and protected from moisture
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limit for gallium nitrate; workplace control recommended based on general guidelines for irritants
Engineering Controls: Use fume hoods or local exhaust ventilation, keep containers closed when not in use
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles or face shield, lab coat or apron, respiratory protection for dusty conditions
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after use, do not reuse contaminated clothing, routine housekeeping to prevent accumulation of material
Appearance: White to colorless crystalline solid
Odor: Odorless
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Decomposes before melting
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Solubility in Water: Easily soluble
pH: Acidic solution
Density: About 2.52 g/cm3
Vapor Pressure: Not significant at room temperature
Molecular Weight: 255.74 g/mol
Other Properties: Reacts with moisture, may form acidic solutions
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Reacts with bases or reducing agents, decomposes on heating above 100°C
Incompatible Materials: Strong alkalis, reducing agents, combustibles
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, gallium oxide
Polymerization: Will not occur under normal conditions
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes severe irritation, possible chemical burns
Eye Damage: Causes severe eye damage, possible permanent injury
Sensitization: Not commonly reported, but repeated skin contact increases irritation
Long-Term Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause dermatitis, effects on kidneys
Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Other Effects: Mucosal irritation, potential aggravation of existing respiratory or skin conditions
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: Inorganic compound, does not readily biodegrade
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low for gallium, nitrate ion can contribute to eutrophication
Mobility in Soil: Readily soluble, mobile in water systems
Other Ecological Hazards: High concentrations disrupt water chemistry, potential for toxic effects on aquatic invertebrates and plants
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, or national regulations
Hazardous Waste: Gallium nitrate should be treated as hazardous waste
Disposal Containers: Use a sealed, labeled chemical waste container
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse, then submit for proper disposal or recycling
Other Considerations: Avoid discharge to environment, incineration not usually recommended due to release of toxic gases
UN Number: 1516
Proper Shipping Name: Gallium nitrate
Transport Hazard Class: 8 (corrosive substance)
Packing Group: II
Marine Pollutant: Not listed, but avoid release to the environment
Special Precautions for Transport: Keep packaging intact, protect from physical damage, secure load to prevent movement during transit
Additional Information: Reference local, state, and international transport regulations for further requirements
TSCA: Listed in the Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
SARA: Not subject to specific reporting under Sections 302, 304, or 313
OSHA: Considered hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
WHMIS: Classified D2B - toxic material causing other toxic effects
EU Regulations: Classified as corrosive, dangerous for the environment
Other Regulations: Control measures required under local, regional health, safety, and environmental regulations; consult applicable guidelines for both worker and environmental protection
