Indium chloride

Indium(III) chloride, anhydrous, 99+% (metal basis)

Indium Indium(III) chloride

Indium trichloride, anhydrous

Indium trichloroindium

Trichloroindium

10025-82-8(Indium trichloride)

NL1400000

Editor's Note: This material is not listed in the Emergency Response Guidebook. Based on the material's physical and chemical properties, toxicity, or chemical group, a guide has been assigned. For additional technical information, contact one of the emergency response telephone numbers listed under Public Safety Measures.

Cl3In

InCl3

151-SUBSTANCES - TOXIC (NON-COMBUSTIBLE)

Indium chloride is used for electroplating, medical imaging and treating tumors (Bingham et al, 2001; Budavari, 2000; ILO, 1998).

Indium chloride is either found as white to yellow, deliquescent crystals or flakes ((Anon, 1999); (Anon, 1996)).

Indium chloride is formed by hydrochloric acid on metal or derived by the direct union of the elements (Lewis, 1997).

Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin.

Avoid any skin contact.

Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.

Move victim to fresh air.

Call 911 or emergency medical service.

Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.

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.

Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.

In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.

For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.

Keep victim warm and quiet.

Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed.

Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves.

INHALATION EXPOSURE -

DERMAL EXPOSURE -

EYE EXPOSURE -

ORAL EXPOSURE -

ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 2010): Not Listed

EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2011): Not Listed

IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), 2016; International Agency for Research on Cancer, 2015; IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, 2010; IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, 2010a; IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, 2008; IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, 2007; IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, 2006; IARC, 2004): Not Listed

NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2007): Not Listed

MAK (DFG, 2002): Not Listed

NTP (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Toxicology Project ): Not Listed

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References: (Anon, 1996; Lewis, 2000 RTECS, 2001

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Editor's Note: The D, F, and K series waste numbers and Appendix VIII to Part 261 -- Hazardous Constituents were not included. Please refer to 40 CFR Part 261.

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Listed as: Indium chloride (InCl3)

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Indium chloride is stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Containers should be tightly sealed and stored in an area secured for poisons. Storage areas should be well ventilated and kept cool and dry (Budavari, 2000) Anon, 1999; Anon, 1996).

Containers of indium chloride should be tightly sealed and stored in an area that has been segregated and secured for poisons (Anon, 1996; (Budavari, 2000; Lewis, 2000).

Protect containers from damage (Anon, 1996).

Empty containers are still considered hazardous since they may still contain solid or dust residue (Anon, 1999).

Avoid storing indium chloride in areas with excessive moisture and heat (Anon, 1999).

Storage areas should be well ventilated (Anon, 1999).

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection.

Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is possible.

Specific recommendations and test data for this chemical were not found in the available manufacturers' product literature. A complete list of consulted manufacturers and references is presented below.

Editor's Note: This material is not listed in the Emergency Response Guidebook. Based on the material's physical and chemical properties, toxicity, or chemical group, a guide has been assigned. For additional technical information, contact one of the emergency response telephone numbers listed under Public Safety Measures.

POTENTIAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)

Indium chloride is not considered a fire hazard (Anon, 1999).

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Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.

Water spray, fog or regular foam.

Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.

Dike fire control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material.

Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams.

Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.

Do not get water inside containers.

Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.

Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank.

ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.

For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn.

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A NIOSH-approved respirator with a full facepiece operated under postive pressure or pressure demand mode is recommended (Anon, 1999).

Increase, in the downwind direction, as necessary, the isolation distance of at least 25 to 50 meters (80 to 160 feet) in all directions.

If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.

CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number:

For additional details see the section entitled "WHO TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE" under the ERG Instructions.

As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

Keep unauthorized personnel away.

Stay upwind.

Keep out of low areas.

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TEEL-0 (units = mg/m3): 0.193

TEEL-1 (units = mg/m3): 0.578

TEEL-2 (units = mg/m3): 1

TEEL-3 (units = mg/m3): 1

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SPILL OR LEAK PRECAUTIONS - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)

RECOMMENDED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)

If the substance can not be recycled or recovered, dispose of the substance and its container in an approved waste disposal facility, following federal, state, and local requirements (Anon, 1999).

Workers should don full impervious, protective clothing (Anon, 1996).

Keep area ventilated (Anon, 1999).

Using a method that diminishes dust, place material in an appropriate container for reclamation or disposal (Anon, 1999).

Workers should don full impervious, protective clothing (Anon, 1996).

Keep area ventilated (Anon, 1999).

A clean shovel can be used to place material in an appropriate clean, dry, container for reclamation or disposal. Seal the lid tightly when finished (Anon, 1999; Anon, 1996; (Budavari, 2000).

Follow local, state, and federal regulations for disposal (Anon, 1996).

Indium chloride produced chronic and acute effects on tilapia larvae (Bingham et al, 2001)

Solutions of indium chloride salts of the five group IIIA elements were administered by IV to Japanese quail. The accumulation in the tissues after 18 hours was 32% of indium in estradiol-treated males and, 37% indium in growing oocytes plus ova (Bingham et al, 2001).

Indium was concentrated at 43% in egg components over 10 days (Bingham et al, 2001).

3.46 (Anon, 1999)

4.00 (HSDB, 2005)

(25 degrees C; 77 degrees F and 760 mmHg)

3.46 (at 25 degrees C) (Lewis, 1997)

3.46 g/mL (at 20 degrees C) (Bingham et al, 2001)

4.0 (Budavari, 2000; Lewis, 2000)

583 degrees C (HSDB, 2005)

586 degrees C; 1087 degrees F (Bingham et al, 2001; Budavari, 2000; Lewis, 2000)

Indium chloride is very soluble in cold water (Bingham et al, 2001; Budavari, 2000; Lewis, 2000).

Indium chloride is soluble in ether and alcohol (Bingham et al, 2001; Lewis, 1997)

Odorless (Anon, 1999).