Product ID:INDIUM METAL
MSDS Date:12/31/1985
FSC:9650
NIIN:00N034236
MSDS Number: BPXLM

Emergency Phone: 302-992-2012

Info Phone: 302-992-2012

Preparer: J. W. FURRY

Cage: B0589

Telephone: 32-(0)15-401.505

Cage: B0589

INDIUM; (INDIUM METAL)

CAS: 7440-74-6

RTECS: NL1050000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT) 4200 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOXIC ORALLY. AFFECTS LIVER, KDINEYS &
HEART.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
RESP) . INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS
OF WATER. CALL MD . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WAT ER FOR A
MINIMUM OF 15 MINS. SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD .

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE HAZARD WHEN HIGH LEVELS OF DUST
EXPOSED TO FIRE. EXPLOSIVE IF HIGH LEVELS OF DUST EXPOSED TO FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FULL RESPIRATORY PACK (FOR
DUSTY ENVIRONMENT).
Ventilation:LOCAL RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:3776F,2080C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:315F,157C
Vapor Pres:0
Spec Gravity:7.31
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY-WHITE METAL.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:SEE LOCAL DISPOSAL REGULATION FOR TOXIC METAL.
DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY W/ALL LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED & LICENSED DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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