SE2592 Indium(III) Selenide (In2Se3) Powder (CAS 12056-07-4)

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Indium(III) Selenide

CAS #: 12056-07-4

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

GHS06 Skull and crossbones

Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.

Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.

GHS08 Health hazard

STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to the central nervous system, the liver and the digestive

system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of

exposure: Oral, Inhalative.

Hazards not otherwise classified No data available

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard pictograms

GHS06 GHS08

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements

H301+H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled.

H373 May cause damage to the central nervous system, the liver and the digestive system throughprolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral,

Inhalative.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.

WHMIS classification

D1A - Very toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

HEALTH

FIRE

REACTIVITY

2

0

1

Health (acute effects) = 2

Flammability = 0

Physical Hazard = 1

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/A

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

CAS No. / Substance Name:

12056-07-4 Indium selenide

Identification number(s):

EC number: 235-016-9

Index number: 034-002-00-8

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

General information

Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.

Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing has been completely removed.

In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

If inhaled:

Supply patient with fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of skin contact:

Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.

Seek immediate medical advice.In case of eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.

If swallowed:

Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.

Information for doctor

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

No data available

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing agents Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires

with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Toxic metal oxide fume

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respirator.

Wear fully protective impervious suit.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Environmental precautions: Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official

permits.

Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Prevention of secondary hazards: No special measures required.

Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions for safe handling

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Open and handle container with care.

Information about protection against explosions and fires: No data available

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.Information about storage in one common storage facility: No data available

Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Specific end use(s) No data available

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average

face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Control parameters

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

Selenium and selenium compounds (as Se)

mg/m3

ACGIH TLV 0.2

Austria MAK 0.1

Belgium TWA 0.2

Denmark TWA 0.1

Finland TWA 0.1; 0.3-STEL

Germany MAK 0.1

Hungary 0.1-STEL

Ireland TLV 0.1

Japan OEL 0.1

Korea TLV 0.2

Netherlands MAC-TGG 0.1

Poland TWA 0.1; 0.3-STEL

Sweden NGV 0.1

Switzerland MAK-W 0.1

United Kingdom TWA 0.1

USA PEL 0.2

Indium and compounds

mg/m3

ACGIH TLV 0.1(In)

Belgium TWA 0.1

Denmark TWA 0.1(In)

Finland TWA 0.1

Korea TLV 0.1(In)

Netherlands MAC-TGG 0.1

Norway TWA 0.1

Switzerland MAK-W 0.1

United Kingdom TWA 0.1(In); 0.3(In)-STEL

USA PEL 0.1(In)

Additional information: No data

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Store protective clothing separately.

Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.

Breathing equipment: Use self-contained respiratory protective device in emergency situations.Protection of hands:

Impervious gloves

Inspect gloves prior to use.

The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary

from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Eye protection: Safety glasses

Body protection: Protective work clothing.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance:

Form: Crystalline solid

Color: Silver grey

Odor: Odorless

Odor threshold: No data available.

pH: N/A

Melting point/Melting range: 890 °C (1634 °F) ((approx))

Boiling point/Boiling range: No data available

Sublimation temperature / start: No data available

Flash point: N/A

Flammability (solid, gas) No data available.

Ignition temperature: No data available

Decomposition temperature: No data available

Autoignition: No data available.

Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.

Explosion limits:

Lower: No data available

Upper: No data available

Vapor pressure: N/A

Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 5.67 g/cm

3

(47.316 lbs/gal)

Relative density No data available.

Vapor density N/A

Evaporation rate N/A

Solubility in / Miscibility with

Water: Insoluble

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.

Viscosity:

Dynamic: N/A

Kinematic: N/A

Other information No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity No data available

Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Decomposition will not occur if used and stored

according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known

Conditions to avoid No data available

Incompatible materials:None known.

No data available

Hazardous decomposition products: Toxic metal oxide fume

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity:

Toxic if inhaled.

Toxic if swallowed.

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: No data

Skin irritation or corrosion: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Eye irritation or corrosion: Irritating effect.

Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

Germ cell mutagenicity: No effects known.

Carcinogenicity:

EPA-D: Not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity: inadequate human and animal evidence of

carcinogenicity or no data are available.

NTP-R: Reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen: limited evidence from studies in humans or

sufficient evidence from studies in experimental animals.

IARC-3: Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.

Reproductive toxicity: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure:

May cause damage to the central nervous system, the liver and the digestive system through

prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral, Inhalative.

Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: No effects known.

Aspiration hazard: No effects known.

Subacute to chronic toxicity:

Selenium may cause amyotropic lateral sclerosis, bronchial irritation, gastrointestinal distress,

vasopharyngeal irritation, garlic odor on breath and sweat, metallic

taste, pallor, irritability, excessive fatigue, loss of fingernails and hair, pulmonary edema, anemia and

weight loss.

Exposure to indium compounds may cause pain in the joints and bones, tooth decay, nervous and

gastrointestinal disorders, heart pain and general debility.

Experiments with animals also indicate that indium may cause reduced food and water consumption

with weight loss, pulmonary edema, pneumonia, blood, liver and

kidney damage, leg paralysis and damage to the brain, heart, adrenals and spleen.

Subacute to chronic toxicity: No effects known.

Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this

substance is not fully known.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No data available

Persistence and degradability No data available

Bioaccumulative potential No data available

Mobility in soil No data available

Ecotoxical effects:

Remark: Very toxic for aquatic organisms

Additional ecological information:Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Do not allow product to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage systems, even in small

quantities.

Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.

Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.

May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

Very toxic for aquatic organisms

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/A

Other adverse effects No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not a hazardous material for transportation.

UN-Number

DOT, IMDG, IATA None

UN proper shipping name

DOT, IMDG, IATA None

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT, IMDG, IATA

Class None

Class None

Label 6.1

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA None

Environmental hazards: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid

Special precautions for user N/A

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code N/A

Transport/Additional information: Not dangerous according to the above specifications.

DOT

Marine Pollutant (DOT): No

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard pictograms

GHS06 GHS08

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements

H301+H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled.H373 May cause damage to the central nervous system, the liver and the digestive system through

prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral,

Inhalative.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic

Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL).

SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)

12056-07-4 Indium selenide

California Proposition 65

Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male Substance is not listed.

Information about limitation of use:

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

This product contains selenium and is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the

Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986

and 40CFR372.

Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Substance is not listed.

The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No

1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the

market and use must be observed.

Substance is not listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use) Substance is not listed.

Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.