TRIETHYLGALLIUM Property

Melting point:

-82,3°C

Boiling point:

143°C

Density 

1,058 g/cm³

Flash point:

-18°C

form 

liquid

color 

colorless

Specific Gravity

1.0586

Hydrolytic Sensitivity

10: reacts extremely rapidly with moisture and oxygen - may be pyrophoric - sealed system required

Sensitive 

moisture sensitive

EPA Substance Registry System

Gallium, triethyl- (1115-99-7)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

F,C

Risk Statements 

14/15-17-34

Safety Statements 

16-36/37/39-43-45-36/37-26-8

RIDADR 

3203

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

4.2

PackingGroup 

I

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H250Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air

H260In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P231+P232Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

TRIETHYLGALLIUM Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Safety Profile

Ignites spontaneously in air.Explodes in water or nitric acid.