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Germanium tetrahydride  

French name in the regulation: Germanium, tétrahydrure de
CAS : 7782-65-2

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 0,2 0,63 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

II : Daily adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Germanium tetrahydride

Analysis:

Germanium, tétrahydrure de

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - IMIS1360
Sampling device: Activated charcoal tube 100/50 mg
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 48 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: A mixed cellulose ester filter can be considered preceding the activated charcoal tube to eliminate the germanium compounds present as aerosol. Contact the IRSST before sampling.
Principle: Electrothermal atomic absorption spectrophotometry (ET-AAS)
OSHA, Chemical Information Manual. IMIS1360: Germanium Tetrahydride, 1993.