Material
Safety Data Sheet
Aluminum Other
Than Powder
ACC# 01005
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
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MSDS Name: Aluminum Other Than
Powder
Catalog Numbers: S47273, S70405, S70405-1, S70405-1A,
S70405-2, S70405-3, S71912, A557-500, S704051, S704051A, S704052,
S704053
Synonyms: Noral aluminum; Aluminum wire
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 |
| 7429-90-5 |
ALUMINUM |
100 |
231-072-3 |
Hazard Symbols: None listed.
Risk Phrases: None listed.
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Section 3 -
Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY
OVERVIEW
Appearance:
silver white solid. Caution! May cause eye and skin
irritation. May cause digestive tract irritation. Causes respiratory
tract irritation.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health
Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive
tract.
Inhalation: Dust is irritating to the respiratory
tract. Exposure may cause coughing, shortness of breath, lethargy, and
an increased respiration rate.
Chronic: No information found.
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Section 4 -
First Aid Measures
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Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical
aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap
and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air
immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and
supportively.
Antidote: None reported.
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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: Do NOT use water directly on
fire. Use dry chemical to fight fire. Use carbon dioxide.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: Health=0, Flammability=3, Reactivity=1
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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: Sweep up, then place into a suitable
container for disposal.
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Section 7 -
Handling and Storage
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Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid
ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
away from incompatible substances.
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Section 8 -
Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local
exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the
permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical
Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA
- Final PELs |
| ALUMINUM |
10 mg/m3 TWA (metal dust) |
total: 10 mg/m3 TWA; respirable
dust: 5 mg/m3 TWA; pyro powders and welding fume s: 5 mg/m3 TWA;
soluble salts and alkyls: 2 mg/m3 TWA |
15 mg/m3 TWA (total |
OSHA Vacated PELs: ALUMINUM: total dust, as Al: 15
mg/m3 TWA; respirable fraction, as Al: 5 mg/m3 TWA
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 gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to
minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in
29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or
European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
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Section 9 -
Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: silver white
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 mmHg @ 1284 C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 4442 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point:1220 deg F
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.70 (water=1)
Molecular Formula:Al
Molecular Weight:26.9815
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Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and
pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Incompatible with
antimony trichloride, arsenic trichloride, barium bromate, barium
chlorate, barium iodate, barium sulfate, bismuch trioxide, bromates,
bromine, calcium bromate, calcium chlorate, calcium iodate, calcium
sulfate, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride, chlorates, chlorinated
hydrocarbons, chlorine, chlorine trifluroride, copper oxide, diborane,
dichlorodifluoromethane, 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2,-tetrafluroethane,
ethylene dichloride, propylenedichloride, and orthodichlorobenzene,
fluorine, fluorochloro-libricants, iodate, iodine monochloride, lead
oxides, magnesium and potassium perchlorate, magnesium bromate,
magnesium chlorate, magnesium iodate, manganese and air, methyl
bromide, methyl chloride, monobromotrifluoromethane,
monochlorotrifluoro-methane, momofluorotrichloro-methane, niobium oxide
and sulfur, nitrate-nitrite and organic matter, nitrates, nitric oxide,
nitrogen peroxide, nitrosyl chloride, nitrous oxide, oxygen, palladium,
phosgene, potassium bromate, potassium chlorate, potassium iodate,
potassium sulfate, propylene dichloride, silicon and lead oxide, silver
chloride, sodium bromate, sodium carbide, sodium carbonate, sodium
chlorate, sodium hydroxide, sodium iodate, sodium peroxide, sodium
peroxide and carbon dioxide, sodium sulfate, sulfate, sulfur
dichloride, sulfur dioxide, tetrafluoromethane, trichloroetylene,
1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane, zinc bromate, zinc chlorate,
zinc iodate, and zinc peroxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Aluminum oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
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Section 11 -
Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 7429-90-5: BD0330000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7429-90-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Other Studies: No data available.
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Section 12 -
Ecological Information
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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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IATA |
RID/ADR |
IMO |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information
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US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7429-90-5 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
Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 7429-90-5: acute, chronic.
Section 313
This material contains ALUMINUM (CAS# 7429-90-5, 100%),which is subject
to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40
CFR Part 373.
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# 7429-90-5 can be found on the following state right to know lists:
California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
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:
Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7429-90-5: 0
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7429-90-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of Not controlled..
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7429-90-5 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7429-90-5: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 2 mg/m
3 (salts) OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 5 mg/m3 (fumes) OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 5 mg/m
3 (resp. dust) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 2 mg/m3 (sal
ts) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 5 mg/m3 (fumes) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp. d
ust) OEL-DENMARK:TWA 10 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-DENMARK:TWA 2 mg/m3 (
salts) OEL-DENMARK:TWA 5 mg/m3 (fumes) OEL-FINLAND:TWA 2 mg/m3 (salt
s) OEL-FRANCE:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-FRANCE:TWA 2 mg/m3 (salts) OEL-FRANC
E:TWA 5 mg/m3 (fumes) OEL-FRANCE:TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-GERMAN
Y:TWA 6 mg/m3 OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 5 mg/m3 OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 2 mg/m3;STEL
4 mg/m3 (salts) JAN9 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 10 mg/m3 (resp. dust) O
EL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 2 mg/m3 (salts) OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 2 mg/m3 OEL-S
WEDEN:TWA 10 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 2 mg/m3 (salts) OEL-S
WEDEN:TWA 4 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-SWITZERLAN
D:TWA 2 mg/m3 (salts) OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 6 mg/m3 (fumes) OEL-SWITZE
RLAND:TWA 6 mg/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 6 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-UNITE
D KINGDOM:TWA 10 mg/m3;STEL 20 mg/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 10 mg/m3;
STEL 20 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 2 mg/m3 (salts) OE
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Section 16 -
Additional Information
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MSDS
Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #2 Date: 8/02/2000
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