| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C1176 |
| Health: | 2 |
| Flammability | 0 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate Reagent Crystal |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | AlCl“½6H’O |
| RTECS: | BD0530000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 7784-13-6 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate | CAS# 7784-13-6 | 100% | W/W | ACGIH TWA 2 mg (Al)/mƒ |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| May cause irritation and burns. May be harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
May cause irritation and burns. May be harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: Give several glasses of milk or water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | None Known. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state and local regulations.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:Dust Mask
Other Protective Equipment:
Use safe laboratory handling procedures.
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | Decomposes | Specific Gravity | 2.39
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| Boiling Point: | N/A |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | N/A |
| Vapor Pressure: | N/A |
Evaporation Rate: | N/A |
| Vapor Density: |
N/A |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
N/A |
| Appearance and Odor: |
White crystal / slight HCL odor |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
N/A |
| Flash Point: |
N/A |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
N/A |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Heat, strong acids. May decompose on exposure to moist air |
Materials to Avoid:
Strong acids. |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
HCl gas, aluminum oxide |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Irritant. Irritating to eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Conditions aggravated/Target organs: Persons with preexistiong skin, eye, or respiratory disorders are more susceptible. Acute: May cause irritation and pain to skin, eyes, lungs, and gastrol intestinal tract. Nausea, coughing. Chronic: Dermatitis. |
| DOT Classification: Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic n.o.s. (Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate), 8, UN3260, PG III |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:1 | Date Entered: 5/23/2007 |
Approved by: WPF |
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