General Information
Revision date
2014-12-08
Product name
INDIUM SULFIDE
Manufacturer Name
In America
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
the indium corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
nswarts@indium.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302+H312+H332, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H312+H332
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
Principle Routes of Exposure
CARCINOGEN LISTED IN: XEye XInhalation XSkin XIngestion NTP IARC OSHA XNot Listed GHS
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H315 Cause skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
P233 Keep container closed P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P273 Avoid release to the environment P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P301 + P314 IF SWALLOWED: Get Medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P302 +P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + 341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305 + 351 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes (15 mins)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritant (Category 2A) Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure – Category 3, respiratory system
Potential health effects
Eye Contact: May cause severe irritation and possible burns. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to the gastrointestinal tract. Kidney and liver damage from injected indium compounds has been reported based on limited animal testing. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Severe exposure could cause pulmonary damage. Inhalation may cause lung edema. The symptoms may be aggravated by physical effort. Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation or burns. Chronic: Kidney and liver damage from injecting indium compounds has been reported based on limited animal testing but no systematic effects from human exposure has been reported. Other: Hygiene practices should be in place when handling this product. Avoid breathing dust. Pregnant women should take measures to avoid exposure. The Indium Corporation does not recommend, manufacture, market or endorse any of its products for human consumption. Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (Trace impurities of lead).