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 Aluminum powder or dust Safety Data Sheet (SDS)SDS #: 34.5
Revision Date: October 12, 2018
SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Aluminum powder or dustFlinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9373
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DANGER SECTION 2 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard class: Flammable solids (Category 1). Flammable solid (H228). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).
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SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES
Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Combustible Solid, finely divided dust is easily ignited; may cause explosions.
Powder Autoignition Temperature: 760 °C When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use class D fire extinguisher or dry sand for extinction (P370+P378).
NFPA Code
H-0
F-3 R-1 SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Do not allow solid powder or dust to become airborne. Ventilate area. Wipe up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #1. Store with metals and metal hydrides.
SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Silvery solid. Odorless.
Insoluble in water. Boiling point: 2467 °C
Melting point: 660 °C Specific gravity: 2.70 SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Contact with acids liberates flammable hydrogen gas.
Avoid contact with acids, acid chlorides, oxidizers, and halogens. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly. SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects: Eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant.
Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: Eyes, skin and respiratory system. ORL-RAT LD50: N.A.
IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A. SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data not yet available.
SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26a is one option. SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping name: UN1396- Aluminum powder - class 4.3 - packing group II
SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (231-072-3), RCRA code D001 (dust only).
SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The
data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and
information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of
handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER
REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).
Consult your copy of the Flinn Science Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
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