Indium

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Indium Wire

Other Names

In

Product Number(s)

VIN05, VIN07, VIN10, VIN15, VIN20

CAS Number

7440-74-6

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

Danger

Hazard Statement(s)

Flammable in the form of dust when exposed to heat or flame. Indium has a violent reaction with mercury bromide at 350°C. May have an explosive reaction with dinitrogen tetraoxide ± acetonitrile. May react with halogens, sulphur, selenium, tellurium, arsenic, phosphorus, on heating. May slowly oxidise in moist air. May dissolve in mercury.

Precautionary Statement(s)

Not available.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

May be harmful if inhaled. May cause upper respiratory tract & mucous membrane irritation.

Ingestion

May be harmful if swallowed.

Eyes

May cause skin and eye irritation.

Skin

May cause skin and eye irritation.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

No information provided.

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Give 1-2 glasses of milk or water and induce vomiting, seek medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air, keep patient warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult and seek immediate medical attention.

Skin Contact

Remove contaminated clothing, brush material off skin, wash affected area with soap and water, seek medical attention.

Eye Contact

Flush eyes with lukewarm water, lifting upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Carbon dioxide, foam or dry chemical. Do not use water.

Large Fire

Carbon dioxide, foam or dry chemical. Do not use water.

HAZCHEM

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Not available.

Environmental precautions

Not available.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section VIII. For powder spills, isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Scoop or vacuum up spill using a high efficiency particulate absolute (HEPA) air filter and place in a closed container for proper disposal. Take care not to raise dust.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Indium in solid form can be handled without any special precautions. Be sure solid material is dry before adding to molten material. Avoid making dust.

Conditions for safe storage

Store powders in tightly sealed containers in dry, cool place. Do not store together with oxidising and acidic materials.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Not required when working with solid form (wire).

Skin protection

Gloves are recomended.

Body protection

Exposure to indium compounds may cause pain in the joints and bones, tooth decay, nervous and gastrointestinal disorders, heart pain and general debility.

Respiratory protection

None require when working with solid form.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Soft silvery white metal, gray, solid wire.

Odour

Odourless.

pH

Not available.

Vapour Pressure

Not available.

Density

Not available.

Boiling Point

2080°C

Melting Point

156.6°C

Solubility

Insoluble in cold water, hot water

Specific Gravity of Density

7.31 g/cc at 20°C

Flash Point

Not available.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Flammable as a powder

Ignition Temperature

Not available.

Formula

In

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

Stable

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No further relevant information available.

Conditions to avoid

None known

Incompatible materials

Strong oxidising agents, mercury bromide, dinitrogen tetraoxide, acetonitrile, halogens, sulphur, selenium, tellurium, arsenic, mercury, phosphorus.Hazardous Decomposition Products: Metal oxide fume.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No further relevant information available.

Eye contact

Severe irritant.

Skin contact

Highly toxic when administered subcutaneously. Severe irritant.

Ingestion

May cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.

Inhalation

Toxic by inhalation. May cause damage to the respiratory system.

Chronic effects

• Inhalation: May cause pneumonitis.
• Ingestion: No chronic health effects recorded.
• Skin: Severe irritant.
• Eye: May cause irritation

Toxicity and irritation

Hazardous. Substance is toxic to blood, kidneys, the reproductive system, liver, heart, upper respiratory tract, skin and eyes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to particles can produce target organs damage. Exposure to indium compounds may cause pain in the joints and bones, tooth decay, nervous and gastrointestinal disorders, heart pain and general debility.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Not available.

UN Number

None.

Proper shipping name

Not regulated.

Transport hazard class

0

Packing group

None.

Environmental hazard

No information available.

Special precautions for users

Not regulated.

Additional information

Not regulated.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

No information available.

Other Information

No further information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

6 October 2021

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.