Indium Trichloride, Anhydrous

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance Color: White Form: Flakes Physical state: Solid Odor: Odorless

Signal word

DANGER! Danger

Potential health effects

Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Potential Physical / Chemical Not classified Effects:

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation.

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN 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. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Other hazards

which do not result None.