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1 Identification of substance:

• Product details:
• Product name: Aluminum chloride 

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·    2 Composition/Data on components:  

• Chemical characterization:
             Description: (CAS#)                                        
  Aluminum chloride, anhydrous (CAS# 7446-70-0): 100%
• Identification number(s):
• EINECS Number: 231-208-1  :

EU Number: 013-003-00-7

3 Hazards identification  

• Hazard description: C Corrosive
• Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
  R 14 Reacts violently with water.
  R 34 Causes burns.
• Classification system

4 First aid measures

• General information
  Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
• After inhalation
  Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
• After skin contact
  Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
• After eye contact
  Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

5 Fire fighting measures  

• Suitable extinguishing agents
  Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire.
• For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water
• Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
    resulting gases:
  Reacts violently with water
  In case of fire, the following can be released:
  Metal oxide fume
  Hydrogen chloride (HCl)

6 Exposure controls and personal protection

• Additional information about design of technical systems:
  Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
  
  Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
  
  Aluminum, soluble compounds, as Al
                       mg/m3
  ACGIH TLV             5(welding fumes, pyro powders)
                        10 (metal dust)
  Austria MAK           6 (dust)
  Belgium TWA           10
                        2 (salts)
                        5 (fumes, respirable dust)
  Denmark TWA           10 (dust or fume)
  Finland               2 (salts)
  France VME            10
                        5 (fumes, respirable dust)
  Germany MAK           6
  Hungary TWA           2; 4-STEL (salts)
                        5-STEL
  Korea TLV             5(welding fumes, pyro powders)
                        10 (metal dust)
  Norway TWA            5
  Russia                2-STEL
  Sweden NGV            4 (respirable dust)
                        10 (total dust)
  Switzerland MAK-W     6
  United Kingdom TWA    4 (respirable dust)
  USA PEL               15 (total dust); 5 (respirable fraction)
• Additional information: No data
• Personal protective equipment
• General protective and hygienic measures
  The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
  Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
  Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
  Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
• Breathing equipment:
  Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
• Protection of hands:
  Impervious gloves
  Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition.
• Material of gloves
  The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality.  Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
• Eye protection:
  Safety glasses
  Tightly sealed goggles
  Full face protection

7  Transport informatiom 

• DOT regulations:
• Hazard class:             8
• Identification number:    UN1726
• Packing group:            II
• Proper shipping name (technical name):
                            Aluminium chloride, anhydrous
• Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)
• ADR/RID class:            8 Corrosive substances
• Item:                     11b
• Danger code (Kemler):     80
• UN-Number:                1726
• Description of goods:     Aluminium chloride, anhydrous
• Maritime transport IMDG:
• IMDG Class:               8
• UN Number:                1726
• Packaging group:          II
• Proper shipping name:     Aluminium chloride, anhydrous
• Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
• ICAO/IATA Class:          8
• UN/ID Number:             1726
• Packaging group:          II

8 Regulations 

• Product related hazard informations:
• Hazard symbols: C Corrosive
• Risk phrases:
  14  Reacts violently with water.
  34  Causes burns.
• Safety phrases:
  7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
  28  After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
  45  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
• National regulations
  All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory.

9   OTHER INFORMATION

• It must be recognised that the physical and chemical properties of any product may not be fully understood and that new, possibly hazardous products may arise from reactions between chemicals. The information given in this data sheet is based on our present knowledge and shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

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