Product ID:ALUMINUM SULFATE,HYDRATE
MSDS Date:05/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-7455
MSDS Number: BDTCX

STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO.

NYALA FARMS RD
WESTPORT, CT 06880-6240
US

Emergency Phone: 203-226-6602

Info Phone: 203-222-3000

Cage: DO667

YANCY MINERALS INCORPORATED

WESTPORT, CT 06881 US

Telephone: (203) 226-6602

Cage: 95652

ALUMINUM SULFATE (SARA III)

CAS: 10043-01-3

RTECS: BD1700000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:RAT 2000-5000 MG/KG;DERMAL:>5000MG/KG,RA
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY IRRITATE EYES AND SKIN OR
RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC:NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICALS, OR CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*20 TO COOL EXPD CONTRS. USE SCBA & FULL
PROT.CLTHG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE 1202F,IT DECOMPOSES TO AL*2O*3,&
SO*3; SO*3 SUPPORTS COMBUSTION & REACTS W/WATER TO GIVE H2SO4

Spill Release Procedures:MAKE SURE ALL PERSONS INVOLVED CLEAN-UP WEAR
DUST RESPIRATOR,PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SAFETY GLASSES;SWEEP UP
SPILLS BUT DO NOT CREATE DUST.PLACE SWEEPINGS IN WASTE CONTAINER
FOR DISPOSAL.COVER AREA W/DE TERGENT & WATER.LET STAY 1-2 HR THEN
FLUSH W/WATER

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATD
AREA AWAY FROM SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLAMMABLE MATL.STORE AWAY FM
FOODSTUFF.PREVENT DAMAGE TO OR LEAKAGE FM CONTNR.
Other Precautions:KEEP DRY.WHEN WET OR IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION,IT BEHAVES
LIKE A WEAK H*2SO*4 SOLUTION WHICH WILL BE CORR TO
STEEL,ALUMINUM,ZINC,ETC.; AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES.AVOID
BREATHING OF DUST.

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC,RUBBER
Eye Protection:CLEAR GOGGLES OR FACE SHL
Other Protective Equipment:BRIMMED HAT & SLICKER SUIT IF DESIRED
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:5/85;SPEC REFERENCE:O-A-429D,TYPE I,CLASS 2.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NR
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:190F/88C
Spec Gravity:NR
pH:3.5
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO TAN-COLORED GROUND CRYSTALS/POWDER.ODRLSS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:WILL ABSORB MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ABOVE 1202F,DECOMPOSES TO ALUMINUM
OXIDE & SULFUR TRIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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