ALUMINIUM POWDER (ICSC)

ALUMINIUM POWDER	ICSC: 0988

Date of peer-review: October 2000

Aluminum powder

CAS #

7429-90-5

RTECS #

BD0330000

Atomic mass: 27.0

UN #

1396 (uncoated)

EC #

013-001-00-6

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable.	NO contact with acid(s), alcohol, oxidants and water.	Dry sand, special powder. NO water. NO carbon dioxide, foam.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with acid(s), alcohol, oxidants and water.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.

EXPOSURE	PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into covered and dry containers. (Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).

EU Classification
Symbol: F
R: 15-17
S: (2-)7/8-43
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Pack Group: II

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-43G14 NFPA Code: H0; F3; R1; (uncoated)

Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids and water. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed.

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ALUMINIUM POWDER

ICSC: 0988

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
SILVERY-WHITE TO GREY POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with water and alcohols, and violently with oxidants, strong acids, strong bases, and chlorinated hydrocarbons causing fire and explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV (as Al): 5 mg/m^3 (as TWA) (pyro powder) (ACGIH 2000). TLV: 10 mg/m^3 (as TWA) (metal dust) (ACGIH 2000).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure to dust particles. The substance may have effects on the nervous system, resulting in impaired functions.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 2327°C
Melting point: 660°C
Density: 2.7 g/cm^3
Solubility in water: none, reaction

Auto-ignition temperature: 590°C

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Other UN number: UN1309 Aluminium powder, coated, Hazard class 4.1, Pack group II.

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       ALUMINIUM POWDER (JECFA Evaluation)