Material
Safety Data Sheet
Aluminum
chloride hexahydrate
ACC# 00905
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
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MSDS Name: Aluminum chloride
hexahydrate
Catalog Numbers: AC217470000, AC217470010,
AC217475000, S70402, S704021, A573-212, A573-500, A576-212, A576-500
Synonyms: Trichloroaluminum hexahydrate; Aluminum (III) chloride
hexahydrate.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients
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| CAS# |
Chemical
Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 7784-13-6 |
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate |
100 |
unlisted |
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases: 34
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Section 3 -
Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY
OVERVIEW
Appearance:
white solid. Danger! Causes eye and skin burns.
Water-reactive. Causes digestive and respiratory tract burns.
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, mucous membranes.
Potential Health
Effects
Eye: Causes eye burns.
Skin: Causes skin burns.
Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Aluminum may be readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
Inhalation: Causes chemical burns to the respiratory
tract.
Chronic: Effects may be delayed.
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Section 4 -
First Aid Measures
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Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before
reuse.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get
medical aid immediately. If victim is fully conscious, give a cupful of
water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and
supportively.
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Section 5 -
Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information: As in any fire, wear a
self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH
(approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use
agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 3; Flammability: 0;
Instability: 2; Special Hazard: -W-
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Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective
equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place
into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately,
observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid
generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
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Section 7 -
Handling and Storage
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Handling: Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not
allow water to get into the container because of violent reaction.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not breathe dust, vapor,
mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep
container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Discard contaminated
shoes.
Storage: Keep container closed when not in use. Store
in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Keep away from water. Corrosives area. Keep away from strong bases.
Separate from organic materials.
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Section 8 -
Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing
this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety
shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical
Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA
- Final PELs |
| Aluminum chloride hexahydrate |
none listed |
none listed |
none listed |
| Aluminum chloride, anhydrous |
none listed |
none listed |
none listed |
OSHA Vacated PELs: Aluminum chloride hexahydrate: No
OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Aluminum chloride,
anhydrous: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or
chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection
regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent
skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to
prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's
29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149
must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's
use.
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Section 9 -
Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: pungent odor - odorless
pH: Acidic in solution.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:181 deg C (sublimes)
Decomposition Temperature:100 deg C
Solubility: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.39
Molecular Formula:AlCl3.6H2O
Molecular Weight:241.43
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Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed
containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Dust generation, contact with water, excess
heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Water, organic
materials, Aluminum chloride reacts violently with water producing
hydrochloric acid and heat..
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, irritating
and toxic fumes and gases, aluminum oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
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Section 11 -
Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 7784-13-6: BD0530000
CAS# 7446-70-0: BD0525000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7784-13-6:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1990 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 3311 mg/kg;
CAS# 7446-70-0:
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 10%/6D (Intermittent);
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1130 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >2 gm/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7784-13-6: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS#
7446-70-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: Several mortality studies of aluminum reduction
plant worke rs have showed no excess deaths due to organic brain disor
ders of the dementia type.
Teratogenicity: No information found.
Reproductive Effects: No information found.
Neurotoxicity: No information found.
Mutagenicity: No information found.
Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete
information.
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Section 12 -
Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: Aluminum by be absorbed by plant life.
Physical: No information available.
Other: No information available.
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Section 13 -
Disposal Considerations
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Chemical
waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is
classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the
classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous
waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 -
Transport Information
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US
DOT |
IATA |
RID/ADR |
IMO |
Canada
TDG |
| Shipping Name: |
ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS |
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ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS |
| Hazard Class: |
8 |
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8 |
| UN Number: |
UN1726 |
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UN1726 |
| Packing Group: |
II |
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II |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information
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US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7784-13-6 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate. It
is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form is
on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
CAS# 7446-70-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 7784-13-6: acute, chronic. CAS # 7446-70-0: acute, chronic,
reactive.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This
material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material
does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in
this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7784-13-6 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL,
or NJ.
CAS# 7446-70-0 can be found on the following state right to know lists:
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this
product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
C
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7784-13-6: 1
CAS# 7446-70-0: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7446-70-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of E.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7784-13-6 (listed as Aluminum, soluble salts) is listed on the
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7446-70-0 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7784-13-6: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 2 mg(
Al)/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL-FRANCE:TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL-T
HE NETHERLANDS:TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL-SWEDEN
:TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:
TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH
TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
CAS# 7446-70-0: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 2 mg(
Al)/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL-FRANCE:TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL-T
HE NETHERLANDS:TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL-SWEDEN
:TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:
TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH
TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
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Section 16 -
Additional Information
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MSDS
Creation Date: 12/10/1998
Revision #5 Date: 3/18/2003
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