| Safety Data Sheet |
| 1.Chemical Identity |
| Chemical Name |
Aluminium Sulphate |
Chemical Classification Inorganic Compound |
| Synonyms |
Cake Alum. |
Trade Name |
| Formula: AL2(SO4)3 18H2O |
C.A.S.No. 10043-01-3 |
UN No. Not Listed. |
| Regulated Identification |
Shipping Name |
Hazardous Substance, Solid, N.O.S.Hazchem Code: Not Listed |
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Codes / Label |
Not Listed. |
| Hazardous Ingredients C.A.S.No. : |
C.A.S.No. |
Hazardous Ingredients: |
| Aluminium Sulphate |
10043-01-3 |
3 |
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| 2. Physical / Chemical Data |
| Boiling Pt / Range Not pertinent |
C: Physical State Solid Vapour Pressure |
Appearance: White Powder |
| Melting / Freezing Pt. Decomp. At 770 ‘C |
@35’C Not available mm Hg Solubility |
Odour: Odourless |
| Vapour Density Not Available (Air=1) |
In water at 30 ‘C Soluble pH |
Others Insoluble in Alcohol and Ether |
| Specific Gravity 1.7 at Water = 1) 20’C (Solid) |
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Not Pertinent |
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| 3. Fire / Explosion Hazard Data |
| Flammability NO |
LEL Not Pertinent % |
Flast Point ‘C Not Pertinent (OC) |
| TDG Flammability Not Listed |
UEL Not Pertinent % |
Flast Point ‘C Not Pertinent (OC) |
Autoignition Temperature ‘C: Not Pertinent
Explosion Sensitivity to impact: Stable
Explosion Sensitivity to Static Electricity: Stable
Hazardous Combustion Products: Emis toxic fumes of Sox and Na2O
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. |
Combustible Liquid NO: Explosive Material NO.: Corrosive Material NO
Flammable Material NO: Oxidizer NO: Others
Pyrophoric Material NO: Organic Peroxide NO: |
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| 4. Reactivity Data |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable |
| Incompatibility |
Steam and Water. |
| With Other Material: |
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Reactivity: May corrode metals in presence of moisture. Hydrolyzes to form Sulphuric Acid.
Hazardous: Not available
Reaction products: |
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| 5. Health Hazard Data |
| Routes of entry: |
Inhalation, Ingestion, Skin & Eyes. |
| Effects of: |
Inhalation of dust irritates nose and mouth. Ingestion of large doses causes gastric irritation, |
| Exposure: |
Nausea, vomiting, purging. Dust irritates eyes and skin. |
| Symptoms |
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| Emergency: |
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| Inhalation: |
Rinse nose and mouth with water, Ingestion: Give large amounts of water, |
| Treatment |
Eyes & Skin: Wash with plenty of water for 15 mins. Seek Medical Aid. |
LD50 (Oral-Rat) Not Listed mg/Kg: STEEL Not Listed ppm Not Listed mg/m3
Permissible Exposure Limit Not Listed ppm Not Listed mg/m3: Odour Threshold Odourless ppm Odourless mg/m3
TLV (ACGIH) 0.14 ppm 2.0 mg/,3
NFPA Hazard: Health: Flammability: Reactivity: Special
Signals: Not Listed: Not Listed: Not Listed: |
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| 6. Preventive Measures. |
Personnel: Avoid Contact with solid or dust.
Protective: Provide rubber gloves, Safety goggles, face shield, dust mask, all purpose cannister, and respirator.
Equipment: |
| Handling & Storage Precautions: |
Sore in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area. |
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| 7. Emergency / First Aid Measures |
| Fire |
Fire Extinguishing |
Not flammable, do not use water or fires. |
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Media |
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Special Procedure |
Keep the containers cool by spraying water if exposed to heat or flame. |
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Unusual Hazards |
Poisonous gases are produced in fire. |
| Exposure |
First Aid Measure |
Inhalation: Remove the victim to fresh air and rinse nose and mouth with water.
Ingestion: Give large amounts of water.
Skin: Flush with water and Soap.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 mins. Seek medical aid. |
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Antidotes / Dosages |
Not available |
| Spills |
Steps To be taken |
Sweep and collect without making dust. Wash the area with water and soap. |
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Waste Disposal Method. |
Seal all waste in vapour tight plastic bags for eventual disposal. |
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| 8. Additional Information / References: |
| Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. Experimental reproductive effects. Hydrolyzes to form Sulphuric Acid that irritates tissues and lungs. |
| Manufacturers / Suppliers Data |
| Name Of Firm: |
Contact Person: |
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In Emergency. |
| Telephone / Telex Nos. |
Inhalation: Remove the victim to fresh air area and rinse nose and mouth with water.
Ingestion: Give large amounts of water.
Skin: Flush with water and Soap.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 mins. Seek medical aid. |
| Telegraphic Address |
Local Bodies involved
Standard Packing
Team Card Details / Ref. |
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| Disclaimer |
| Information contained in this material date sheet is believed to be reliable but no representation, guarantee or warranties of any kind are made as to its accuracy, suitability for a particular application or results to be obtained from them. It is up to the manufacturer / seller to ensure that the information contained in the material safety data sheet is relevant to the product manufactured / handled or sold by him as the case may be. The SRHHL makes no warranties expressed or implied in respect of the adequacy of this document for any particular purpose. |
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