Product ID:ALUMINUM CHLORIDE,ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:12/23/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1201
MSDS Number: BDMMJ

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: EO543

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7446-70-0

RTECS: BD0525000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3 (AS AL)

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 (AS AL);8990

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT W/SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION OR BURNS. INGEST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION/BURNING TO MOUTH &
STOMACH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:INGEST-DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT,IF CONSC,GIVE LGE AMTS WATER;GET
MED ATTN. INHAL-GET TO FRESH AIR;GIVE ARTIF RESPIR IF REQD. EYES OR
SKIN-FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN;REMOVE CONTAM CLOTH & SHOES & WASH BEFORE
REUS E.GET MED ATTN.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE. DO NOT USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTND BREATH APPARATUS W/FULL
FACEPIECE IN POS PRESS MODE & PROTECT EQUIP. DO NOT GET WATER
INSIDE CONTNRS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:A VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION OCCURS
W/WATER. SUFFICIENT HEAT MAY BE PRODUCED TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE
MATLS.

Spill Release Procedures:USE SLF-CONTND BREATH APPARATUS & FULL PROTECT
CLOTHING. DO NOT USE WATER. W/CLEAN SHOVEL,PLACE MATL INTO
CLEAN,DRY CONTNR & COVER. MOVE CONTNRS FM SPILL AREA.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTNR TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
SEPARATELY & AWAY FM FLAM/COMBUST MATLS.

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV EXCEEDED-USE SELF CONTND BREATH
APPARATUS.
Ventilation:GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV RQMTS
Protective Gloves:YES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=182.2C, 360.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Density:4.5
Spec Gravity:2.44
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE TO YELLOW THRU GRAY TO WHITE POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:IAW ALL APPLICABLE FED,STATE & LOCAL REGS.

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