Indium arsenide
Agent Name
Indium arsenide
CAS Number
1303-11-3
Formula
As-In
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Indium monoarsenide; [ChemIDplus] UN1557
Category
Arsenic Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Solid with a metallic appearance; [Merck Index] Grey odorless granules; Insoluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in semiconductor electronics; [Merck Index]
Comments
An irritant; Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Gallium arsenide." See "Arsenic" and the linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
For TLV and other OELs, see Gallium arsenide, Arsenic and inorganic compounds, and Indium and compounds. The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Arsenic compound, solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Anemia
Aplastic anemia
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Established
NTP Carcinogen
Human carcinogen
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: