SAFETY DATA SHEET
Indium Trichloride
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Indium Trichloride
Other Names:
InCl3 powder
Product Number(s):
C112
CAS Number:
10025-82-8
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use.
Laboratory reagent/ Metal stain.
Laboratory reagent/ Metal stain.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 skull and crossbones
Acute Tox. 2 H300 Fatal if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 2 H310 Fatal in contact with skin.
Acute Tox. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled.
Acute Tox. 2 H300 Fatal if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 2 H310 Fatal in contact with skin.
Acute Tox. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Hazard-determining components of labelling: indium trichloride
Fatal if swallowed.
Fatal in contact with skin.
Fatal in inhaled.
Fatal if swallowed.
Fatal in contact with skin.
Fatal in inhaled.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing.
Wear respiratory protection.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing.
Wear respiratory protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Specific treatment (see on this label.
Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Specific treatment (see on this label.
Skin:
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Environment
Store in a well-ventillated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Indium trichloride
10025-82-8
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-
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Call for a doctor immediately.
Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.
Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.
Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for a doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
Other Information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment.
Keep unprotected persons away.
Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Thorough dedusting.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep container tightly sealed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
indium trichloride
-
0.1 mg/m³
-
-
Engineering controls
Not available.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Protective gloves.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the
chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Material of gloves.
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material.
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the
chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Material of gloves.
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material.
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
Body protection
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
White powder.
Odour
Odourless
pH
Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure
Not applicable.
Density
3.46 g/cm³
Boiling Point
Undetermined.
Melting Point
Undetermined.
Solubility
Insoluble.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not applicable.
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Undetermined.
Ignition Temperature
Undetermined.
Formula
InCl3
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
Strong caustic effect.
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
UN3260
Proper shipping name
3260 CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Transport hazard class
8 Corrosive substances
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
No
Special precautions for users
Warning: Corrosive substances.
EMS Number: F-A,S-B
Segregation groups Acid
Stowage category: B
EMS Number: F-A,S-B
Segregation groups Acid
Stowage category: B
Additional information
ADG
Limited quantities (LQ) 1 kg
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 g
Limited quantities (LQ) 1 kg
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 g
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Substance is not listed.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
16 August 2023
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.