INDIUM TRICHLORIDE ICSC: 1377 Indium chloride InCl3 Molecular mass: 221.2 ICSC #    1377 CAS #     10025-82-8 RTECS # NL1400000 Types of Hazard/ Exposure Acute Hazards/ Symptoms Prevention First Aid/ Fire Fighting FIRE Not combustible. In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media. Explosion Exposure STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID Exposure OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!  •Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes). Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.  •Skin Redness. Pain. Skin burns. Blisters. Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.  •Eyes Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns. Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.  •Ingestion Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Shock or collapse. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention. Spillage Disposal Storage Packaging & Labelling Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles. Separated from strong acids. Well closed. INDIUM TRICHLORIDE ICSC: 1377 Important Data Physical State; Appearance: YELLOW ISH, HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER Physical Dangers: Chemical Dangers: The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic and corrosive fumes . Reacts with strong acids . Occupational Exposure Limits: TLV: (as Indium) 0.1 mg/m3 as TWA; (ACGIH 2004). Routes of Exposure: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Inhalation Risk: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of Short-Term Exposure: The substance is corrosive to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Inhalation of the substance may cause lung oedema (see Notes). Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure: The substance may have effects on the kidneys , resulting in kidney impairment . Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes malformations in human babies. Physical Properties Sublimation point: 500°C Melting point: 586°C. Density: 3.46 g/cm3 Solubility in water: very soluble Environmental Data N O T E S Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation is therefore essential. Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ICSC: 1377 INDIUM TRICHLORIDE (C) IPCS, CEC, 1994 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.