MSDS Of Indium Metal

1 Identification of the Substance

Product details:
Trade name: Indium Metal
Storage number: ME49
Manufacturer/Supplier:
Stanford Advanced Materials
23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

E-mail: sales@samaterials.de

Telephone: (949) 407-8904

2 Composition / Component Information

Chemical characterisation:
Description: Indium (CAS No. 7440-74-6)
Identification number(s): EINECS number: 2311800

3 Hazard Identification

Hazard description: - Not applicable
Indications of specific hazards for humans and the environment: Not applicable

4 First Aid Measures

General advice: No special measures are required.
After inhalation: If symptoms occur, seek medical assistance.
After skin contact: The product is generally not skin irritating.
After eye contact: Rinse the eyes, keeping the lids open, under running water for several minutes. If discomfort persists, consult a doctor.
After ingestion: Seek medical advice.

5 Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing media: Fire extinguishing powder, dry sand
Protective equipment: No special measures are required.

6 Accidental Release Measures

Personal safety measures: Not required.
Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow the material to be released into the environment without appropriate authorisation.
Methods for cleaning up/containment: Collect mechanically.
Additional information:
See section 7 for information on safe handling
For details on personal protective equipment, see section 8.
For disposal instructions, refer to section 13.

7 Handling and Storage

Handling
Advice on safe handling: Keep the container tightly closed. Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry place. With proper use, no special precautions are required.
Advice on protection against explosions and fire: No special measures are required.
Storage
Requirements for storage rooms and containers: No special requirements.
Storage in a common area: Do not store with oxidising or acidic substances.
Further details of storage conditions: None.

8 Exposure Limits, Monitoring and Personal Protective Equipment

Additional information on the design of technical installations: No further details; see section 7.
Components with workplace exposure limits:
Indium and its compounds mg/m3
ACGIH TLV 0.1 as In
Belgium TWA 0.1
Switzerland TWA 0.1
United Kingdom TWA 0.1 as In, 0.3 as In-STEL
Netherlands TWA 0.1
Denmark TWA 0.1
Finland TWA 0.1
Ireland TWA 0.1, 0.3 STEL

Additional information: No data
Personal Protective Equipment
General protective and hygiene measures: The usual precautions when handling chemicals must be observed.
Respiratory protective devices: Not required.
Hand protection: Not required.
Eye protection: Safety goggles
Body protection: Workwear.

9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Form: Solid mass
Colour: Silvery
Odour: Odourless
Value/Range Unit Method
Change of state
Melting point / range: 156.17 °C
Boiling point / range: 2000 °C
Sublimation temperature/onset: Not determined
Flash point: Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gaseous): The product is not flammable.
Autoignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Risk of explosion: The product is not explosive.
Explosive limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapour pressure: Not determined
Density: at 20 °C 7.31 g/cm3
Solubility in / miscibility with
Water: Insoluble

10 Stability and Reactivity

Thermal decomposition / conditions to avoid: Under normal use and storage, no decomposition occurs.
Substances to avoid: Acids, oxidising agents, sulphur
Hazardous reactions: No hazardous reactions are known
Hazardous decomposition products: Metal oxide fumes

11 Toxicological Information

Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: No irritation.
on the eyes: No irritation.
Sensitisation: No sensitisation effects are known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
Exposure to indium compounds may cause discomfort in joints and bones, dental deterioration, neurological and gastrointestinal disturbances, chest pain and general weakness. Animal studies indicate reduced food and water consumption with weight loss, pulmonary oedema, pneumonia, damage to the blood, liver and kidneys, leg paralysis, and damage to the brain, heart, adrenal glands and spleen.
Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge, the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known. No classification data on its carcinogenic properties have been provided by the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

12 Ecological Information

General advice: Do not allow the material to be released into the environment without the necessary authorisations.

13 Disposal Considerations

Product:
Recommendation: Dispose of in accordance with governmental, local or national regulations.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must comply with the regulatory provisions.

14 Transport Information

Not classified as dangerous goods for transport.
DOT Regulations:
Hazard class: None
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border):
ADR/RID class: None
Sea transport IMDG:
IMDG class: None
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA class: None
Transport / Additional information: Not dangerous in accordance with the above information.

15 Regulatory Information

Product-related hazard warnings: General safety instructions for handling chemicals must be observed
National regulations. All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act chemical inventory.
Information on restrictions on use: For use only by technically qualified personnel.

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