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Product Name: Indium Nitrate
Synonyms: Indium(III) nitrate hydrate
CAS Number: 13465-09-3
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemicals, manufacturing of electronic components, research and development
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Classification: Oxidizing solid, acute toxicity (oral), skin and serious eye irritant
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, may intensify fire, harmful if swallowed, irritates respiratory tract
Pictograms: Corrosive, oxidizer, exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not breathe dust or fumes, wear protective equipment
Potential Health Effects: Exposure may trigger irritation, burns, or other acute symptoms especially with repeated or prolonged handling
Chemical Name: Indium Nitrate
Formulation: Indium(III) nitrate hydrate, purity ranges between 98-99.9%
CAS Number: 13465-09-3
Molecular Formula: In(NO3)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight: Approximately 394.83 g/mol (for trihydrate form)
Other Constituents: Trace water, possible trace amounts of impurities from manufacturing or storage
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, keep at rest and seek medical help if cough, breathing difficulty, or throat pain arise
Skin Contact: Wash area with plenty of water and soap, remove contaminated clothing, seek medical attention for stubborn irritation or burns
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes cautiously with water for fifteen minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, seek immediate medical advice
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with clean water, never force unconscious person to ingest anything, call poison control or get emergency help
Most Important Symptoms: Irritation, burning pain, vision changes, respiratory difficulties possible on direct exposure
Notes to Physician: Symptomatic treatment, no known antidote, monitor for respiratory and systemic effects
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide, but avoid agents that react with oxidizers
Unsuitable Media: Do not use dry material that could combust, like sawdust
Special Hazards: Indium nitrate supports combustion, may release toxic metal fumes or nitrogen oxides on heating
Protective Measures: Full protective gear including self-contained breathing apparatus, operate from upwind and prevent runoff into water sources
Explosion Hazard: Material intensifies fire when near combustibles, especially under heat
Personal Precautions: Equip workers with gloves, goggles, and suitable respirators, restrict unprotected personnel
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into waterways or drainage, use containment to avoid environmental dispersion
Spill Cleanup: Scoop or use non-sparking tools for cleanup, deposit in sturdy and sealed waste container, wash area thoroughly
Other Considerations: After removal of visible material, ventilate the area, dispose according to local, regional, and national guidelines
Safe Handling: Operate in well-ventilated space, wear gloves and protective garments, avoid direct contact or inhalation of vapors and dust
Precautions: Avoid eating, drinking, smoking during handling, ensure proper labeling and secure containers after each use
Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers away from moisture, heat, direct sunlight, strong acids, bases, and combustible substances
Incompatibilities: Keep separate from flammable material, strong reducing agents, or oxidizable organic compounds
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and exposed surfaces thoroughly after handling, do not store near foods or pharmaceuticals
Exposure Limits: OSHA and ACGIH have not established specific limits for indium nitrate, but monitor workplace inhalation exposure to soluble indium salts, generally not exceeding 0.1 mg/m³ as Indium
Engineering Controls: Use fume hoods, exhaust systems or other ventilation to limit airborne concentrations
Personal Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, face shield for splash risks, long-sleeved lab coat
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirators if airborne dust or fume concentrations approach exposure thresholds
Environmental Controls: Capture and treat spills, minimize release to environment, adhere to sanitary facility requirements
Appearance: White or colorless crystalline solid
Odor: Odorless
pH (in solution): Acidic
Melting Point: Decomposes on heating at around 150-170°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Solubility: Highly soluble in water
Density: Roughly 2.3 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Expected to be negligible at ambient conditions
Other Data: Hygroscopic, absorbs moisture from air
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions, will degrade with exposure to heat or acid/base
Reactivity: Reacts with reducing agents, organic materials, and may accelerate combustion
Hazardous Reactions: May produce toxic nitrogen oxides or indium fumes if heated to decomposition
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, combustible substances, powdered metals
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid heat, ignition sources, moisture, mixing with incompatible chemicals
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Releases indium oxides and nitrogen oxides when exposed to high heat
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Swallowing can cause nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, burns to the mouth or esophagus
Chronic Exposure: Prolonged contact could damage mucous membranes, skin, upper respiratory tract, less is known about long-term systemic effects
Sensitization: No clear evidence of allergic sensitization, but irritation risk remains high
Carcinogenicity: Not classified by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Other Effects: High exposure may lead to organ or tissue damage, keep records for occupational exposure if used regularly
Aquatic Toxicity: Potentially toxic to aquatic organisms even in low concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Indium ions or nitrates can persist in water and sediment, not readily biodegradable
Bioaccumulation: Indium does not strongly bioaccumulate, but use caution with discharge to water or soil
Mobility: Soluble, mobile in water
Other Risks: Avoid uncontrolled release, seek to limit exposure to soil and aquatic systems, as consequences are not fully understood
Waste Disposal Methods: Collect and containerize all spills, residues, or waste product for disposal via authorized hazardous waste contractors
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse containers well, collect rinsate for disposal, do not reuse containers for food or drink
Special Precautions: Ensure final handling follows physical and chemical hazard guidelines, comply with local, national, and international waste management laws
Do Not: Discharge into drains, watercourses, or open environment
UN Number: 1477 (for nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s.)
Proper Shipping Name: Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s. (contains Indium Nitrate)
Transport Hazard Class: 5.1 (Oxidizing substances)
Packing Group: III
Labels: Oxidizer
Special Precautions: Package securely, segregate from reducing agents and combustibles, follow all transport regulations for hazardous chemical cargo
Regulatory References: Comply with IATA, IMDG, DOT, and ADR standards for hazardous materials
Labeling: Comply with GHS (Globally Harmonized System), OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, and EU CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) regulations
Inventory Listings: Indium nitrate listed on TSCA (USA), EINECS/ELINCS (EU), AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada)
Specific Regulations: Observe workplace exposure limits and reporting requirements as defined for indium and nitrate compounds
Other Restrictions: Observe national restrictions on environmental release and occupational exposure, submit safety reports for quantities above set thresholds
