In
Atomic mass: 114.82
ICSC # 1293
CAS # 7440-74-6
RTECS # NL1050000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Not combustible.
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If powder:
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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Explosion
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Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Shortness of breath.
Sore throat.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety spectacles,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Nausea.
Vomiting.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Remove all ignition sources
, if powder.
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
(Extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.)
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Separated from
food and feedstuffs
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strong oxidants,
strong acids,
and other
incompatible materials
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See Chemical Dangers.
Well closed.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
SILVER-WHITE METAL OR
BLACK
POWDER
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Physical Dangers:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
Chemical Dangers:
Reacts
with
strong acids
,
strong oxidants
and sulfur
causing fire and explosion hazard.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 0.1 mg/m3 (ACGIH 2000).
OSHA PEL: none
NIOSH REL*: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 *Note: The REL also applies to other indium compounds (as In).
NIOSH IDLH: N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
and
the respiratory tract.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The substance may have effects on the
kidneys
, resulting in
kidney impairment
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 2000°C
Melting point: 156.6°C
Density: 7.3
g/cm3
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Solubility in water:
none
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated.
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1293
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INDIUM
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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