Product ID:ALUMINUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE, S70402, S70402-1, A573 212
MSDS Date:12/10/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLHWV

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100 / 703-527-3887

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

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CAS: 7784-13-6

RTECS: BD0530000

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3, 5 MG/M3 RES

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: DANGER!
CORROSIVE, CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. MAY CAUSE SEVERE RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION WITH POSSIBLE BURNS. MAY CAUSE SEVERE DIGESTIVE
TRACT IRRITATION WITH POSSIBLE BURNS. TARGET ORGANS: NONE.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: EYE: CAUSES EYE BURNS. SKIN: CAUSES SKIN
BURNS. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE SEVERE AND PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE
DIGESTIVE TRACT. CAUSES GASTROINTESTINAL TRA CT BURNS.
INHALATION: CAUSES CHEMICAL BURNS TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
CHRONIC: NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ALUMINUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE- NOT
LISTED BY ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OR OSHA.

First Aid:EYES: GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT ALLOW VICTIM TO RUB
OR KEEP EYES CLOSED. EXTENSIVE IRRIGATION IS REQUIRED (AT LEAST 30
MINUTES). SKIN: GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
SKIN WI TH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE
REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INGESTION: DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. 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 IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION: GET
MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE TO FRESH
(TOXICOLOGICAL INFO)

Flash Point:NOT AVAILABLE
Extinguishing Media:SUBSTANCE IS NONCOMBUSTIBLE; USE AGENT MOST
APPROPRIATE TO EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR A SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IN PRESSURE-DEMAND, NIOSH (APPROVED OR
EQUIVALENT), AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. DURING A FIRE, IRRITATING
AND HIGHLY TOXIC GASES MAY BE GENERATE D BY THERMAL DECOMPOSITION
OR COMBUSTION. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO THE
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SUBSTANCE IS NONCOMBUSTIBLE.

Spill Release Procedures:GENERAL INFORMATION: USE PROPER PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS INDICATED IN (CONTROL MEASURES) SECTION.
SPILLS / LEAKS: VACUUM OR SWEEP UP MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO A
SUITABLE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. CLE AN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY,
OBSERVING PRECAUTIONS IN THE (CONTROL MEASURES) SECTION. AVOID
GENERATING DUSTY CONDITIONS. PROVIDE VENTILATION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLING: USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. KEEP CONTAINER
TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID INGESTION AND INHALATION. DISCARD
CONTAMINATED SHOES. STORAGE: STORE IN A TIGHTLY CLOSE D CONTAINER.
STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
(OTHER PRECAUTIONS)
Other Precautions:N/P. HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS (CONT):
SUBSTANCES. KEEP AWAY FROM WATER , CORROSIVES AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM
STRONG BASES.

Respiratory Protection:A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM THAT MEETS
OSHA'S 29 CFR 1910.134 AND ANSI Z88.2 REQUIREMENTS OR EUROPEAN
STANDARD EN 149 MUST BE FOLLOWED WHENEVER WORKPLACE CONDITIONS
WARRANT A RESPIRATOR'S USE. EXPOSURE LIMITS: ALUMINUM CHLORIDE
HEXAHYDRATE: ACGIH: METAL DUST, AS AL: 10 MG/M3 TWA (LISTED UNDER
ALUMINUM). NIOSH: TOTAL: (SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS
LOW.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES TO
PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AND FULL
FACESHIELD .
Other Protective Equipment:FACILITIES STORING OR UTILIZING THIS
MATERIAL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH AN EYEWASH FACILITY AND SAFETY
SHOWER. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE CONTACT
WITH SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD
CONTAMINATED SHOES. OSHA VACATED PELS: ALUMINUM CHLORIDE
HEXAHYDRATE: TOTAL DUST, AS AL: 15 MG/M3 TWA; RESPIRABLE FRACTION,
AS AL: 5 MG/M3 TWA (LISTED UNDER ALUMINUM)
Supplemental Safety and Health
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (CONT): 10 MG/M3 TWA; RESPIRABLE DUST: 5 MG/M3
TWA; PYRO POWDERS AND WELDING FUMES: 5 MG/M3 TWA; SOLUABLE SALTS
AND ALKYLS: 2 MG/M3 TWA (LISTED UNDER ALUMINUM). OSHA - FINAL PE
LS: TOTAL DUST, AS AL: 15 MG/M3 TWA; RESPIRABLE FRACTION, AS AL: 5
MG/M3 TWA (LISTED UNDER ALUMINUM).

Boiling Pt:=182.2C, 360.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Decomp Temp:=100.C, 212.F
Vapor Pres:1MMHG @ 100 DEG C
Spec Gravity:2.398 (WATER = 1)
pH:ACIDIC IN SOLN
Viscosity:NOT AVAILABLE
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NEGLIGIBLE
Solubility in Water:111%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID WITH PUNGENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CONTACT WITH WATER, ALKALINE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS, DUST GENERATION,
CONTACT WITH WATER, EXCESS HEAT. STABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN
CLOSED CONTAINERS UNDER NORMAL STORAGE AND HANDLING CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, IRRITATING AND
TOXIC FUMES AND GASES, ALUMINUM OXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL,
STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. RCRA P-SERIES: NOT LISTED. RCRA
U-SERIES: NOT LISTED.

Toxicological Information:RTECS #: CAS # 7784-13-6: BD0530000. LD50 /
LC50: CAS# 7784-13-6: ORAL, MOUSE: LD50 = 1990 MG/KG; ORAL, RAT:
LD50 = 3311MG/KG. EPIDEMIOLOGY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
TERATOGENICITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS:
NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE. NEUROTOXICITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
MUTAGENICITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE. OTHER STUDIES: NO DATA
AVAILABLE. FIRST AID (CO NT): AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. DO NOT USE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESPIRATION. NOTES TO
PHYSICIAN: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY.

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.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY: NOT AVAILABLE. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: NOT
AVAILABLE. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL: NOT AVAILABLE. OTHER: NOT
AVAILABLE.

Transport Information:US DOT: SHIPPING NAME: ALUMINUM CHLORIDE,
ANHYDROUS. HAZARD CLASS: 8. UN NUMBER : UN1726. PACKING GROUP:
II. IMO: NOT REGULATED AS A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. IATA: NOT
REGULATED AS A HAZARDOUS MATER IAL. RID/ADR: NOT REGULATED AS A
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. CANADIAN TDG: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
FEDERAL REGULATORY (CONT): 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 PRODUC T ARE LISTED AS TOXIC (OTHER INFO)

SARA Title III Information: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 # 7784-13-6: ACUTE,
CHRONIC. SECTION 313: THIS MATERIAL CONTAINS ALUMINUM CHLORIDE
HEXAHYDRATE (LISTED AS ALUMINUM), 100%, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO THE
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF SARA TITLE III AND 40 CFR
PART 373.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA: CAS# 7784-13-6 NOT LISTED ON TSCA
INVENTORY, IT IS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT USE ONLY. HEALTH &
SAFETY REPORTING LIST: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS ARE ON THE HEALTH &
SAFETY REPORTING LIST. CHEM ICAL 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. CLEAN AIR ACT: THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT
CONTA IN ANY HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS. THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT
CONTAIN ANY CLASS 1 OZONE DEPLETORS. THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT
(TRANSPORT INFORMATION
State Regulatory Information:ALUMINUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE CAN BE FOUND
ON THE FOLLOWING STATE RIGHT TO KNOW LISTS: CALIFORNIA (LISTED AS
ALUMINUM), NEW JERSEY (LISTED AS ALUMINUM), FLORIDA (LISTED AS
ALUMINUM), PENNSYLVANIA (LIS TED AS ALUMINUM), MINNESOTA (LISTED AS
ALUMINUM), MASSACHUSETTS (LISTED AS ALUMINUM). CALIFORNIA NO
SIGNIFICANT RISK LEVEL: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE
LISTED. EUROPEAN / INTERNATIONA L REGULATIONS: EUROPEAN LABELING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVES: HAZARD SYMBOLS: C. RISK PHRASES:
R34 CAUSES BURNS. SAFETY PHRASES: WGK (WATER DANGER /
PROTECTION). CAS # 7784-13-6: 1. CONTACT NEHC FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION .