Aluminum | |
| Formula | Al |
| Structure | |
| Description | Light, silvery-white to gray, odorless powder. |
| Uses | In manufacture of printing inks, in the aircraft industry. |
| Registry Numbers and Inventories. | |
| CAS | 7429-90-5 |
| EC (EINECS/ELINCS) | 231-072-3 |
| EC Index Number | 013-002-00-1 |
| EC Class | Highly flammable |
| EC Risk Phrase | R 15 17 |
| EC Safety Phrase | S 7/8 43 |
| RTECS | BD0330000 |
| RTECS class | Other |
| UN (DOT) | 1396 |
| Merck | 13,321 |
| Beilstein/Gmelin | 16248 (G) |
| EPA OPP | 111 |
| Swiss Giftliste 1 | G-7029 |
| Canada DSL/NDSL | DSL |
| US TSCA | Listed |
| Austrailia AICS | Listed |
| New Zealand | Listed |
| Korea ECL | Listed |
| Properties. | |
| Formula | Al |
| Formula mass | 26.98 |
| Melting point, °C | 660 |
| Boiling point, °C | 2327 |
| Vapor pressure, mmHg | 7E-29 (25 C) |
| Vapor density (air=1) | >1 |
| Density | 2.7 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Viscosity | 0.0015 P (760 C) |
| Surface tension | 817 g/s2 (950 C) |
| Thermal expansion | 2.5E-5/K (25 C) |
| Heat of fusion | 11.3 kJ/mol |
| Heat of vaporization | 220 kJ/mol |
| Hazards and Protection. | |
| Storage | Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from water. Flammables-area. Keep away from acids. Do not store near alkaline substances. |
| WHMIS | B6 |
| Handling | Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Do not allow water to get into the container because of violent reaction. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not allow contact with water. Keep from contact with moist air and steam. |
| Protection | Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. |
| Respirators | Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. |
| Small spills/leaks | Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Do not expose spill to water. Cover with dry earth, dry sand, or other non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading and contact with water. |
| Stability | Combines vigorously or explosively with water. |
| Incompatibilities | Acids, alkalies, acid chlorides, halogenated agents, metal salts, strong oxidizing agents, Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases., ammonium nitrate, ammonium persulfate, antimony, arsenic oxides, barium bromate, barium chlorate, barium iodate. |
| Decomposition | Aluminum oxide, aluminum fumes. |
| Fire. | ||||
| Flash Point,°C | 645 | |||
| Autoignition, °C | 400 | |||
| Fire fighting | Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Dust can be an explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Flammable solid. May ignite or explode on contact with steam or moist air. Extinguishing media: Use dry sand or earth to smother fire. DO NOT USE WATER! Do NOT get water inside containers. Contact professional fire-fighters immediately. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. For small fires use dry chemical, soda ash, lime or sand. For large fires use dry sand, dry chemical, soda ash or lime or withdraw from area and let fire burn. | |||
| Fire potential | Flammable/combustible material. | |||
| Hazards | Produce flammable gases on contact with water. May ignite on contact with water or moist air. Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. Some are transported in highly flammable liquids. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. | |||
| Combustion products | Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |||
| NFPA | Health | 0 | ||
| Flammability | 1 | |||
| Reactivity | 1 | |||
| Health. | |
| Exposure limit(s) | NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) |
| Poison_Class | - |
| Exposure effects | Chronic exposure may cause lung damage. Chronic inhalation may cause pulmonary fibrosis. |
| Ingestion | May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause hemorrhaging of the digestive tract. May cause bone marrow damage. |
| Inhalation | May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause lung damage. May cause respiratory difficulty and coughing. |
| Skin | May cause skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. |
| Eyes | May cause eye irritation. Causes eye irritation. Aluminum particles may cause corneal necrosis. |
First aid |
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| Ingestion | Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. |
| Inhalation | Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. |
| Skin | Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. |
| Eyes | Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. |
| Transport. | ||
| UN number | 1396 | |
| Response guide | 138 | |
| Hazard class | 4.3 | |
| Packing Group | II; III | |
| USCG CHRIS Code | AFD | |
| HS Code | 7603 20 00 | |
| Std. Transport # | 4916411 | |