Product ID:ALUMINUM,SULFATE - DRY
MSDS Date:01/22/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-7455
MSDS Number: BWLCR

PERIDOT CHEMICALS/NEW JERSEY/ INC

1680 RT 23 N
WAYNE, NJ 07470
US

Emergency Phone: 201-696-9000

Info Phone: 201-696-9000

Preparer: W.W. WU

Cage: 0UNY0

PERIDOT CHEMICALS/NEW JERSEY/ INC

15487 WAYNE, NJ 07470 US

Telephone: 201-696-9000

Cage: 0UNY0

ALUMINUM SULFATE (SARA III)

CAS: 10043-01-3

RTECS: BD1700000

Fraction By Weight: 99.6%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 770 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EXPOSURE TO DIRT MAY CAUSE EYE
IRRITATION AND MINOR RESPIRATORY (LUNG, THROAT, ETC.) IRRITATION.
IF DRY MATERIAL, MAY CAUSE MILD SKIN BURNS/IRRIGATION TOO. CHRONIC
INHALATION OF DUST MAY IMPAIR RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:OPEN WOUNDS AND SORES. RESPIRATORY
AILMENTS LIKE BRONCHITIS AND EMPHYSEMA.

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN FOR 15
MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-FLUSH WITH WATER.
INHALATION-AVOID BREATHING IN DUST. INGESTION-DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS
OF WATER. GET MEDI CAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NO FIRE HAZARD.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DRY ALUM IS A FIRE RETARDANT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE ALUM WILL CAUSE SLIPPERY FOOTING.

Spill Release Procedures:DRY MATERIAL MAY BE SHOVELED INTO CONTAINER
FOR LATER USE OR DISPOSAL. ANY RESIDUAL OR DISSOLVED ALUM MAY BE
NEUTRALIZED TO PH 7 WITH SODA ASH AND FLUSHED AWAY WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA TO AVOID CAKING AND
BAG DETERIORATION DUE TO HUMIDITY. HAVE SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH
FOUNTAIN NEARBY.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK OR DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES, AWAY FROM WORK AREA.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:STEEL TIPPED RUBBER SAFETY SHOES, HARD OR
SOFT BRIMMED HAT, WEAR CLEAN CLOTHING DAILY.
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE. WASH HANDS/FACE
BEFORE EATING. CHANGE CLOTHES DAILY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Vapor Pres:NONVOLATIL
Spec Gravity:0.64
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NON-VOLATILE
Solubility in Water:49% @20C
Appearance and Odor:FROM LUMPS TO CRYSTALINE POWDER; NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STEEL OR OTHER FERROUS MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DRY ALUM WILL CORRODE STEEL.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:ALUM IS AN ACIDIC SALT AND MAY BE A HAZARDOUS
WASTE UNDER RCRA DUE TO LOW PH. SPILLS MAY BE REPORTABLE TO STATE
AND FEDERAL AGENCIES UNDER CLEAN WATER ACT. COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATI ONS CONCERNING DISPOSAL.

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