ALUMINIUM POWDER (pyrophoric) | ICSC: 0988 (November 2019) |
Aluminum powder |
CAS #: 7429-90-5 |
UN #: 1396 (uncoated) |
EC Number: 231-072-3 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Flammable. Forms flammable gas on contact with water or damp air. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with acids, alcohol, oxidizing agents or water. | NO contact with acids, alcohol, oxidizing agents or water. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust. | Use dry sand, special powder. NO water. NO carbon dioxide, foam. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. | |
Skin | Protective gloves. | Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. | |
Eyes | Redness. | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered dry containers. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to airIn contact with water releases flammable gases Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids, water and halogens. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed. | |
PACKAGING | |
Airtight. |
ALUMINIUM POWDER (pyrophoric) | ICSC: 0988 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: Al |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 1 mg/m3, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK: (inhalable fraction): 4 mg/m3; (respirable fraction): 1.5 mg/m3; pregnancy risk group: D |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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Other UN number: UN1309 Aluminium powder, coated, Hazard class 4.1, Pack group II. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification H250; H261 / H228; H261 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations ALUMINIUM POWDER (JECFA Evaluation)