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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
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!  
  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
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

flam;flame
DANGER
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
In contact with water releases flammable gases 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 4.3; UN Pack Group: II 

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

Physical State; Appearance
SILVERY-WHITE-TO-GREY POWDER. 

Physical dangers
Ignites in air when finely divided. Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. 

Chemical dangers
Reacts with water and alcohols. Reacts violently with oxidants, strong acids, strong bases, chlorinated hydrocarbons and halogens. This generates fire and explosion hazard. 

Formula: Al
Atomic mass: 27.0
Boiling point: 2327°C
Melting point: 660°C
Density: 2.7 g/cm³
Solubility in water: reaction
Auto-ignition temperature: 400°C (powder) 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. 

Effects of short-term exposure
 

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
Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust particles may cause effects on the lungs. The substance may have effects on the nervous system. This may result in impaired functions. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
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
 

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
H250; H261 / H228; H261 

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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       ALUMINIUM POWDER (JECFA Evaluation)