Product ID:ALUMINUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F032039
MSDS Number: BSPRD

MALLINCKRODT INC

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40362
US

Emergency Phone: 314-539-1600

Info Phone: 314-539-1600

Cage: 62910

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7784-13-6

RTECS: BD0530000

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)

CAS: 7446-70-0

OSHA PEL 2 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (MOUSE): 770 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION. EYES: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: REDNESS, PAIN. INGESTION: NAUSEA,
VOMITING, ABDOMINAL SPASMS. INHALATION: SHORTNESS OF BREATH, SORE
THROAT, COUGHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR
IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NECESSSARY. INGESTION: GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO DILUTE.
SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR
15 MINUTES. EYES : WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED
SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. PICK UP & PLACE IN SUITABLE
CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT DOESN'T
GENERATE DUST.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHLTY CLOSED CONTAINER.
PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA
AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR W/CHEMICAL
GOGGLES
Ventilation:LOCAL OR GENERLA EXHAUST TO KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW AIRBORNE
LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY COVERING CLOTHING, EYE WASH
FOUNTAIN, QUICK DRENCH FACILITY
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSED SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING
W/THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:212F
Spec Gravity:2.39
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER W/NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, MOIST AIR
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE
FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.