ALUMINIUM SULFATE | ICSC: 1191 (November 2010) |
Aluminium sulphate Aluminium trisulfate Dialuminium trisulfate Alum |
CAS #: 10043-01-3 |
EC Number: 233-135-0 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. | Avoid inhalation of dust. Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. | Protective gloves. | Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. |
Eyes | Redness. Burns. | Wear safety goggles. | Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered plastic containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING
Causes serious eye irritationMay cause respiratory irritation Toxic to aquatic life Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from bases and strong oxidants. Dry. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. | |
PACKAGING | |
ALUMINIUM SULFATE | ICSC: 1191 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
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Formula: Al2S3O12 / Al2(SO4)3 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Inhalation risk
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment. |
NOTES |
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Occurs in nature as the mineral alunogenite. Other CAS numbers: 16828-12-9 (14-hydrate); 16828-11-8 (16-hydrate); 7784-31-8 (18-hydrate); 17927-65-0 (x-hydrate). Aluminium sulfate hydrolizes in water forming sulfuric acid and heat. Literature values for solubility of the substance are very different due to hydrolyzation process. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations