Name:
Aluminum chloride anhydrous powder 98.5%
Synonym:
Trichloroaluminum; Aluminum trichloride
CAS:
7446-70-0
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Aluminum chloride anhydrous powder 98.5%
Synonym:Trichloroaluminum; Aluminum trichloride
Synonym:Trichloroaluminum; Aluminum trichloride
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 7446-70-0 | Aluminum chloride | 98.5 | 231-208-1 |
| Hazard Symbols: C Risk Phrases: 34 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns.Corrosive.Water-reactive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye burns.
Skin:
Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially if the skin is wet or moist.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Causes delayed lung injury. Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma.
Chronic:
Aluminum may be implicated in Alzheimers disease. Inhalation of aluminum containing dusts may cause pulmonary disease.
Causes burns.Corrosive.Water-reactive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye burns.
Skin:
Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially if the skin is wet or moist.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Causes delayed lung injury. Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma.
Chronic:
Aluminum may be implicated in Alzheimers disease. Inhalation of aluminum containing dusts may cause pulmonary disease.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
If victim is fully conscious, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
If victim is fully conscious, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products. Use water with caution and in flooding amounts. Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water. Aluminum chloride reacts violently with water producing hydrochloric acid and heat. Hydrochloric acid solutions react with most metals, forming flammable hydrogen gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. DO NOT USE WATER! Do NOT get water inside containers.
Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products. Use water with caution and in flooding amounts. Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water. Aluminum chloride reacts violently with water producing hydrochloric acid and heat. Hydrochloric acid solutions react with most metals, forming flammable hydrogen gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. DO NOT USE WATER! Do NOT get water inside containers.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Do not expose spill to water.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Do not expose spill to water.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Loosen closure cautiously before opening. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not allow contact with water.
Storage:
Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from water. Corrosives area.
Loosen closure cautiously before opening. Storage under a nitrogen blanket has been recommended. Store protected from moisture. Bottles should be vented periodically in order to overcome pressure buildup.
Separate from organic materials.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Loosen closure cautiously before opening. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not allow contact with water.
Storage:
Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from water. Corrosives area.
Loosen closure cautiously before opening. Storage under a nitrogen blanket has been recommended. Store protected from moisture. Bottles should be vented periodically in order to overcome pressure buildup.
Separate from organic materials.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 7446-70-0: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): mg/m3 STEL Belgium - TWA: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VLE ( Al) France - VME: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VME Germany: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VME Malaysia: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 TWA (as Al Spain: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VLA-ED (as Al Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical goggles and a face shield.
Skin:
Wear impervious gloves.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 7446-70-0: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): mg/m3 STEL Belgium - TWA: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VLE ( Al) France - VME: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VME Germany: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VME Malaysia: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 TWA (as Al Spain: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VLA-ED (as Al Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical goggles and a face shield.
Skin:
Wear impervious gloves.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Color: White
Odor: Strong acid odor.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: sublimes at 181 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 194 deg C @ 2.5 atm
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Reacts.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.4400g/cm3
Molecular Formula: AlCl3
Molecular Weight: 133.34
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Organic materials, Aluminum chloride reacts violently with water producing hydrochloric acid and heat..
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, aluminum oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Organic materials, Aluminum chloride reacts violently with water producing hydrochloric acid and heat..
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, aluminum oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 7446-70-0: BD0525000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7446-70-0: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 10%/6D (Intermittent); Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1130 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >2 gm/kg.
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Aluminum chloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 7446-70-0: BD0525000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7446-70-0: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 10%/6D (Intermittent); Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1130 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >2 gm/kg.
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Aluminum chloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1726
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1726
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1726
Packing group: II
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7446-70-0: 1
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