MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name: Indium Oxide Chemical Nature: Metal Oxide
Formula: In2O3 CAS #: 1312-43-2
II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
TLV (Units): Indium Oxide 0.1 mg/m3 TLV for In and compounds as In.
III PHYSICAL DATA
850 oC Volatizes 1910 oC 卤10
Boiling Point 760 mm Hg: Melting Point:
Density: 7.179 Molecular Weight: 277.64
Appearance and Odor: Yellow to green-yellow pieces, no odor. Solubility in H2O: Insoluble
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DATA
Flash Point (Method Used): Non-flammable
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear SCBA unit when fighting fires involving hazardous chemicals.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Over Exposure:
Inhalation: No data available on effects of inhalation. May cause mucous membrane and pulmonary irritation.
Dermal/Eye Contact: Mild irritation to the skin and eyes.
Other: No human toxicity data available. Animal studies indicate indium to be moderately to highly toxic via ingestion with heart,
liver, and kidney injury.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
EYES: Flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes.
SKIN: Remove any contaminated clothing, brush material off of skin, flush with running water, wash carefully with soap and water.
INHALATION: Remove from exposure.
INGESTION: Induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): No Data
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Sweep or scoop up and remove.
Waste Disposal Method: In accordance with Local, State and Federal Waste Disposal Regulations.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Filter - Dust, Fume, Mist
Ventilation: Mechanical: Not Recommended Local: To maintain exposure below TLV.
Protective Gloves: Neoprene Eye Protection: Safety Glasses
Other Protective Equipment: Normal Lab Wear to prevent contamination of skin and clothing.
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Other Handling and Storage Conditions:
鈥ash thoroughly after handling
鈥eep container closed
鈥tore in tightly closed containers.
Prepared by: S. Dierks
Dated: December 1988
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