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1.6 Indium(III) chloride (InCl3)

1. Identification
Product Name Indium(III) chloride

Cat No. : AC193190000; AC193190100; AC193190500; AC193192500

CAS No 10025-82-8
Synonyms No information available

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company
Fisher Scientific Acros Organics
Company One Reagent One Reagent
Lane Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
07410 Tel: (201)
796-7100

Emergency Telephone Number For information US call: 001-800-ACROS-01 / Europe call: +32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Number US:001-201-796-7100 / Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
CHEMTREC Tel. [Link]-800-424-9300 / Europe:001-703-527-3887

2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Acute oral toxicity Category 4

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation B
Specific target organ toxicity (single Category 1
exposure) Target Organs - Respiratory Category 3
system.

Label Elements

Signal Word
Danger

Hazard Statements
Harmful if swallowed

Causes severe skin burns and eye

damage May cause respiratory irritation
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Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after
handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this
product
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Skin
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing
Ingestion
Rinse mouth
Do NOT induce vomiting
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
None identified

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS No Weight %
Indium chloride 10025-82- >95
(InCl3) 8

4. First-aid measures
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15
minutes.
Immediate medical attention is required.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Immediate medical attention is required.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-
mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial
respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or
other proper respiratory medical device.
Immediate medical attention is required.

Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
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Most important symptoms and

Causes burns by all exposure routes. Product is a corrosive material. Use of
effects
gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or
esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe
damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

5. Fire-fighting measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media CO 2, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire

Flash Point No information available

Method - No information available

Autoignition Temperature No information available

Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Keep product and empty container away
from heat and sources of ignition.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Chlorine.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or
equivalent) and full protective gear.

NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
3 1 1 N/A

6. Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment as required. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Ensure
adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Environmental Precautions Avoid release to the environment. See Section 12 for additional Ecological
Information.

Methods for Containment and Clean Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Sweep up and
shovel into
Up suitable containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation.

7. Handling and storage

Handling Use only under a chemical fume hood. Keep under nitrogen. Wear personal
protective
equipment/face protection. Avoid dust formation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or
on clothing. Do not breathe dust. Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek
immediate medical assistance.

Storage. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Protect from moisture. Corrosives area. Incompatible Materials. Strong
oxidizing agents. Strong acids.
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8. Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure Guidelines
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Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Mexico OEL (TWA)
Indium chloride TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 (Vacated) TWA: 0.1 TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA: 0.1 mg/m3
(InCl3) mg/m3

Legend

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
NIOSH IDLH: NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Engineering Measures Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in
confined
areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the
workstation location.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as

described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR
1910.133 or European Standard EN166.

Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European
Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms
are experienced.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical State Powder Solid
Appearance White
Odor No information available
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range 586 °C / 1086.8 °F
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density Not applicable
Specific Gravity No information available
Solubility No information available
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula Cl3 In
Molecular Weight 221.18

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available
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Stability Hygroscopic.
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Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Exposure to moist air or water.

Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids

Hazardous Decomposition Products Chlorine

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

11. Toxicological information

Acute Toxicity

Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Indium chloride 1100 mg/kg Not listed Not listed
(InCl3) (Rat)
Toxicologically Synergistic No information available
Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Irritation Causes burns by all exposure routes

Sensitization No information available

Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a
carcinogen.

Component CAS No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico

Indium chloride 10025-82- Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
(InCl3) 8
Mutagenic Effects No information available

Reproductive Effects No information available.

Developmental Effects No information available.

Teratogenicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure Respiratory system

STOT - repeated exposure None known

Aspiration hazard No information available

Symptoms / effects,both acute and

Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is
delayed
contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be
investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate
tissue and danger of perforation

Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available

Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. See actual entry in
RTECS for
complete information.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
Do not empty into drains.
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Persistence and Degradability Soluble in water Persistence is unlikely based on information available.

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.

Mobility Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.
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13. Disposal considerations

Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is
classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional,
and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate
classification.

14. Transport information

DOT
UN-No UN3260
Proper Shipping Name Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Technical Name (INDIUM(III) CHLORIDE)
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
TDG
UN-No UN3260
Proper Shipping Name Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
IATA
UN-No UN3260
Proper Shipping Name CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN3260
Proper Shipping Name Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
15. Regulatory information
United States of America Inventory

Component CAS No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - TSCA - EPA Regulatory

Active-Inactive Flags
Indium chloride 10025-82- X ACTIVE -
(InCl3) 8

Legend:
TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed

TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable

International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China
(IECSC), Korea (KECL).

Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL
Indium chloride 10025-82- X - 233-043- X X X - X KE-
(InCl3) 8 0 21002

KECL - NIER number or KE number ([Link]

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313 Not applicable

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SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information

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CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable

Clean Air Act Not applicable

OSHA - Occupational Safety

Not applicable
and Health Administration

CERCLA Not applicable

California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.

U.S. State Right-to-Know

Regulations

Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island

Indium chloride - - - - X
(InCl3)

U.S. Department of Transportation

Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N

U.S. Department of Homeland

This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security

Other International Regulations

Mexico - Grade No information available

Authorisation/Restrictions according to EU REACH

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Component CAS No OECD HPV Persistent Organic Ozone Depletion Restriction of

Pollutant Potential Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)
Indium chloride 10025-82-8 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
(InCl3)

Component CAS No Seveso III Directive Seveso III Directive Rotterdam Basel Convention
(2012/18/EC) - (2012/18/EC) - Convention (PIC) (Hazardous Waste)
Qualifying Quantities Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
Indium chloride 10025-82-8 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
(InCl3)

16. Other information

Prepared By Regulatory Affairs
Thermo Fisher
Scientific
Email: [Link]@[Link]

Creation Date 29-Aug-2014

Revision Date 24-Dec-2021
Print Date 24-Dec-2021
Revision Summary This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012
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Standard
replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with the
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
(GHS).
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transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
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