Safety Data Sheets / Indium
Safety Data Sheet
Indium
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Indium Wire
- Other Names
- In
- Product Number(s)
- VIN05, VIN07, VIN10, VIN15, VIN20
- CAS Number
- 7440-74-6
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use. Used for cryogenic, v.h. vacuum seals and evaporated coatings.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
2. Hazards Identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
Label Elements
- Signal Words
- None
- Hazard Statement(s)
- Flammable in the form of dust when exposed to heat or flame. Indium has a violent reaction with mercury bromide at 350°C. May have an explosive reaction with dinitrogen tetraoxide ± acetonitrile. May react with halogens, sulphur, selenium, tellurium, arsenic, phosphorus, on heating. May slowly oxidise in moist air. May dissolve in mercury.
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- Not available.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
- Inhalation
- May be harmful if inhaled. May cause upper respiratory tract & mucous membrane irritation.
- Ingestion
- May be harmful if swallowed.
- Eyes
- May cause skin and eye irritation.
- Skin
- May cause skin and eye irritation.
Environment
No further relevant information available.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
| Name | CAS No. | Content (w/w) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indium | 7440-74-6 | >95% |
4. First Aid Measures
- Ingestion
- Give 1-2 glasses of milk or water and induce vomiting, seek medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
- Inhalation
- Remove from exposure, lie down. Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
- Skin Contact
- Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminatedclothes and shoes. Get medical attention.
- Eye Contact
- Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Getmedical attention.
- Other Information
- Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
- Fire
- Carbon dioxide, foam or dry chemical. Do not use water.
- Large Fire
- Carbon dioxide, foam or dry chemical. Do not use water.
- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
- As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) andfull
- protective gear.
6. Accidental Release Measures
- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- Not available.
- Environmental precautions
- Not available.
- Methods and materials for containment and clean up
- Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section VIII. For powder spills, isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Scoop or vacuum up spill using a high efficiency particulate absolute (HEPA) air filter and place in a closed container for proper disposal. Take care not to raise dust.
7. Handling and Storage
- Precautions for safe handling
- Indium in solid form can be handled without any special precautions. Be sure solid material is dry before adding to molten material. Avoid making dust.
- Conditions for safe storage
- Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. IncompatibleMaterials. Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids. Halogens. Reducing Agent.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
- Engineering controls
- Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Personal protective equipment
- Eye and face protection
- Not required when working with solid form (wire).
- Skin protection
- Gloves are recomended.
- Body protection
- Exposure to indium compounds may cause pain in the joints and bones, tooth decay, nervous and gastrointestinal disorders, heart pain and general debility.
- Respiratory protection
- None require when working with solid form.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
- Appearance
- Soft silvery white metal, gray, solid wire.
- Odour
- Odourless.
- pH
- Not available.
- Vapour Pressure
- Not available.
- Density
- Not available.
- Boiling Point
- 2000 °C / 3632 °F
- Melting Point
- 156 °C / 312.8 °F
- Solubility
- Insoluble in cold water, hot water
- Specific Gravity of Density
- 7.31 g/cc at 20°C
- Flash Point
- Not available.
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Flammable as a powder
- Ignition Temperature
- Not available.
- Formula
- In
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Reactivity
- No further relevant information available.
- Chemical stability
- Stable under normal conditions.
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- No further relevant information available.
- Conditions to avoid
- None known
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidising agents, mercury bromide, dinitrogen tetraoxide, acetonitrile, halogens, sulphur, selenium, tellurium, arsenic, mercury, phosphorus.Hazardous Decomposition Products: Metal oxide fume.
11. Toxicological Information
- Acute effects
- No further relevant information available.
- Eye contact
- Severe irritant.
- Skin contact
- Highly toxic when administered subcutaneously. Severe irritant.
- Ingestion
- May cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.
- Inhalation
- Not applicable, Solid
- Chronic effects
- Inhalation: May cause pneumonitis.
- Ingestion: No chronic health effects recorded.
- Skin: Severe irritant.
- Eye: May cause irritation
- Toxicity and irritation
- Hazardous. Substance is toxic to blood, kidneys, the reproductive system, liver, heart, upper respiratory tract, skin and eyes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to particles can produce target organs damage. Exposure to indium compounds may cause pain in the joints and bones, tooth decay, nervous and gastrointestinal disorders, heart pain and general debility.
12. Ecological Information
- Ecotoxicity
- Do not empty into drains.
- Persistence and degradability
- No further relevant information available.
- Bioaccumulative potential
- No further relevant information available.
- Other adverse effects
- No further relevant information available.
13. Disposal Considerations
General information
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classifiedasahazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, andnational hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
14. Transport Information
ADG label required
- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
- UN Number
- None.
- Proper shipping name
- Not regulated.
- Transport hazard class
- 0
- Packing group
- None.
- Environmental hazard
- No information available.
- Special precautions for users
- Not regulated.
- Additional information
- Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
- Poisons Schedule Number
- No information available.
- Other Information
- No further information available.
16. Other Information
- SDS preparation date
- 19 October 2026
- 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.
- References
- ThermoFisher Scientific SDS: "Indium wire" 22/12/2025
- https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?countryCode=US&language=en&partNumber=AA46661&productDescription=keyword&vendorId=VN00024248