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1 Identification of substance
Product details
Trade name: INDIUM
Application of the substance / the preparation: Solder
Manufacturer/Supplier:
Kester Tel.(847) 297-1600
515 E. Touhy Ave. Fax.(847) 390-9338
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Information department:
MSDS Coordinator Tel. (847) 699-5755
Emergency information:
CHEMTREC 24-Hour Emergency Telephone Number: (800)424-9300
CHEMTREC 24-Hour Emergency Telephone Number (Outside of the U.S. and Canada): (703)527-3887
2 Composition/Data on components
CAS No. Description
7440-74-6 indium
Identification number(s)
EINECS Number: 231-180-0
3 Hazards identification
Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment: Not applicable.
Classification system:
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
Health = 1
0 Fire = 0
1 0 Reactivity = 0
HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
HEALTH 1 Health = 1
Fire = 0
FIRE 0
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0
4 First aid measures
After inhalation: Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
After swallowing: Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air. Immediately call a doctor.
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5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents:
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Indium oxide smoke
Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiatory protective device.
6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions:
Ensure adequate ventilation
Avoid formation of dust.
Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Melted solder will solidify on cooling and can be scraped up. Use caution to avoid breathing fumes if a gas torch is
used to cut up large pieces.
7 Handling and storage
Handling:
Information for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available.
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions:
Store in a cool place.
Store in dry conditions.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
7440-74-6 indium
PEL as In
REL 0.1 mg/m鲁
as In
TLV 0.1 mg/m鲁
as In
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Additional information:
PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit (OSHA)
REL= Recommended Exposure Limit (NIOSH)
TLV= Threshold Limit Value (ACGIH)
OSHA= Occupational Safety and Health Administration
ACGIH= American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
NIOSH= National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Breathing equipment:
When ventilation is not sufficient to remove fumes from the breathing zone, a safety approved respirator or self-
contained breathing apparatus should be worn.
Protection of hands:
S Protective gloves
Material of gloves:
Cloth gloves
Nitrile rubber, NBR
Natural rubber, NR
Penetration time of glove material:
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
Eye protection:
Flash point: Not applicable.
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Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapor mixtures are
possible.
Vapor pressure at 20掳C (68掳F): 0 hPa (0 mm Hg)
Density at 20掳C (68掳F): 7.31 g/cm鲁
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Insoluble.
10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Materials to be avoided: Strong acids, strong oxidizers.
Dangerous products of decomposition: Toxic metal oxide smoke
Additional information:
An explosive reaction may occur on contact with dinitrogen tetraoxide and acetonitrile. Indium reacts vigerously
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with mercury (II) bromide at high temperatures (350 C).
11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
7440-74-6 indium
Oral LD50 4200 mg/kg (rat)
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
on the eye: Smoke during soldering can cause eye irritation.
through inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation.
through ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information: The substance is not subject to classification.
12 Ecological information
General notes: Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14 Transport information
DOT regulations:
Hazard class: -
Not regulated.
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border):
ADR/RID class: -
Not regulated.
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: -
Not regulated.
Marine pollutant: No
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: -
Not regulated.
15 Regulations
USA The following information relates to product regulation specific to the USA.
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act)
Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
Substance is not listed.
Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
Substance is not listed.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
Substance is listed.
California Proposition 65
Chemicals known to cause cancer:
WARNING: This product may contain a chemical in trace amounts known to the State of California to cause
cancer.
7439-92-1 lead
7440-43-9 cadmium
7440-02-0 nickel
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity:
WARNING: This product may contain a chemical in trace amounts known to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
7439-92-1 lead
7440-43-9 cadmium
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Carcinogenicity categories
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Substance is not listed.
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Substance is not listed.
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
Substance is not listed.
TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
Substance is not listed.
NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Substance is not listed.
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
Substance is not listed.
CANADA: The following information relates to product regulation specific to Canada.
Workplace Hazardous Materials Identification (WHMIS):
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products
Regulation (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS Classification: No substances are considered a Controlled Product under WHMIS.
16 Other information
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered solely for information,
consideration and investigation. Kester extends no warranties, makes no representations and
assumes no responsibilty as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability of this data for any purchaser's use. The
data on this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to this product and does not relate to use with any other
material or in any process. All chemical products should be used only by, or under the direction of, technically
qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved and the necessity for reasonable care in handling.
Hazard communication regulations require that employees must be trained on how to use a Material Safety Data
Sheet as a source for hazard information.
Department issuing MSDS: Product Safety
Contact: Heather Holich, MSDS Coordinator Tel. (847)699-5755
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