Agent Name
Trimethylindium
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
White crystalline solid; [Akzo Nobel MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in semiconductors; [Akzo Nobel MSDS]
Comments
Pyrophoric; Reacts violently with water evolving extremely flammable gases; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion and inhalation; [Akzo Nobel MSDS] See "Trimethylgallium" and "Trimethylaluminum." See "Triethylindium" and "Indium."
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 mg/m3, as In
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organometallic substance, solid, pyrophoric, water-reactive."
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: