Indium teratogenic

OSHA PEL TWA 0.1 mg(In)/m3 ACGIH TLV TWA 0.1 mg(In)/m3 SAFETY PROFILE A poison by subcutaneous route. It affects the liver, heart, kidneys, and the blood. Teratogenic effects. Inhalation of indium compounds may cause damage to the respiratory system. Hydrated indium oxide is a poison by... 

SAFETY PROFILE Experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects. A severe skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NO.. See also INDIUM and NITRATES. 

Nakajima M, Takahashi H, Sasaki M, Kobayashi Y, Ohno Y and Usami M (2000) Comparative developmental toxicity study of Indium in rats. Teratogen Carcinogen Mutagen 20 219-227. 

Ungvaey G, Szakmaey E, Tateai E, Hudak A, Naeay M and Moevai V (2000) Embryotoxic and teratogenic effects of indium chloride in rats and rabbits. J Toxicol Environ Health 59 27—42. 

The information available on the toxic properties of indium in humans is hmited due to its low use in industry and its rarity in the earth s crust. It is known that soluble indium salts are extremely toxic when injected into laboratory animals with a direct effect on the heart, liver, kidneys and blood. However, indium salts are far less toxic when administered orally or by inhalation. Teratogenic effects have also been reported in laboratory animals injected with indium but its applicability to human exposure is unknown. 

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