ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS

inorganic, salt 

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE; ALUMINUM CHLORIDE (1:3); ALUMINUM CHLORIDE (AlCl3); ALUMINUM (III) CHLORIDE; ALUMINUM TRICHLORIDE; ALUMINUM TRICHLORIDE (AlCl3); A-574; A-575; TRICHLOROALUMINUM; UN 1726; AlCl3

Emergency Overview 

Color:  white, yellow or gray 

Change in color: deliquescent

Physical Form: powder

Odor:  pungent odor 

Health Hazards:  respiratory tract burns, skin burns, eye burns, mucous membrane burns 

Physical Hazards:  Reacts violently with water to generate toxic and/or flammable gases. May decompose on contact with air, light, moisture, heat or storage and use above room temperature. 

Short Term:  burns 

Long Term:  burns 

Short Term:  burns 

Long Term:  burns 

Short Term:  burns 

Long Term:  burns 

Short Term:  burns 

Long Term:  burns 

This product may be regulated, have exposure limits or other information identified as the following: Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate (7784-13-6), Aluminium compounds.

If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. 

Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical attention. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. 

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. 

If swallowed, drink plenty of water, do NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention. 

For inhalation, consider oxygen. Avoid gastric lavage or emesis. 

See Section 9 for Flammability Properties 

Negligible fire hazard. 

carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical Large fires: Flood with water. Apply water from a protected location or from a safe distance. 

Do not get water inside container. Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Do not get water directly on material. Large fires: Flood with fine water spray. Reduce vapors with water spray. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply water from a protected location or from a safe distance. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. 

hydrogen chloride 

Avoid contact with combustible materials. Do not touch spilled material. Do not get water inside container. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Do not get water directly on material. Only personnel trained for the hazards of this material should perform clean up and disposal. Dike for later disposal. Do not use water. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. 

Use methods to minimize dust. 

Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid contact with water or moisture. Avoid contact with light. Store with acids. Keep separated from incompatible substances. 

Component Exposure Limits 

Biological limit value 

Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. 

Eyes/Face Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area. 

Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing. 

Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. 

rubber 

Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider warning properties before use. Any particulate respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter (including N95, R95, and P95 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask respirators. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100 or P100. Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100 or P100. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a high-efficiency particulate filter. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. 

absolute alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, benzophenone, nitrobenzenes, ether, benzene 

chloroform 

May decompose on contact with air, light, moisture, heat or storage and use above room temperature. Reacts violently with water to generate toxic and/or flammable gases. Closed containers may rupture violently. 

Avoid contact with combustible materials. Keep dry. Dangerous gases may accumulate in confined spaces. Keep out of water supplies and sewers. 

bases, combustible materials, halo carbons, metal oxides, metals, oxidizing materials, 

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE: ALKALI: Reacts explosively. ALKENES: Violent polymerization possible. ALLYL CHLORIDE: Violent polymerization possible. BENZOYL CHLORIDE + NAPHTHALENE: Violent reaction possible. ETHYLENE: Violent polymerization possible. ETHYLENE OXIDE: Violent polymerization possible. ISOBUTENE: Violent polymerization possible. METALS: May corrode in the presence of moisture. NITROBENZENE: Forms thermally unstable mixtures. NITROBENZENE + PHENOL: Violent explosion. NITROMETHANE + ORGANIC MATTER: Possible explosion. ORGANIC NITRO COMPOUNDS: Vigorous reaction. OXYGEN DIFLUORIDE: Explodes. PERCHLORYL BENZENE: Possible explosion. PERCHLORYL FLUORIDE + BENZENE: Forms explosive products. PHENYL AZIDE: Violent explosion. POTASSIUM: Forms impact sensitive mixture. SODIUM: Forms impact sensitive mixture. SODIUM OXIDE: Incompatible. SODIUM PEROXIDE + ALUMINUM: May react on prolonged storage. SODIUM TETRABORATE + BIS(2-METHOXYETHYL)ETHER: Violent explosion.

hydrogen chloride 

Thermal decomposition products: hydrogen chloride.

Will not polymerize. 

Component Analysis - LD50/LC50 

Component Carcinogenicity

None of this product's components are listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, DFG or OSHA

eye disorders, respiratory disorders, skin disorders and allergies, 

Excessive aluminum exposure has been implicated in degeneration of the brain, softening of the bones and elevated serum calcium levels. 

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE: The hexahydrate form is irritating to mucous membranes The anhydrous forms corrosive hydrochloric acid on contact with moisture Inhalation of corrosive substances may cause symptoms of respiratory tract irritation possibly including coughing, choking, pain in the nose, mouth and throat and burns of the mucous membranes If sufficient quantities are inhaled, pulmonary edema may develop, often with a latent period of 5-72 hours The symptoms may include tightness in the chest, dyspnea, frothy sputum, cyanosis, and dizziness Physical findings may include weak, rapid pulse, hypotension, hemoconcentration and moist rales.

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE Depending on the concentration and duration of exposure, repeated or prolonged exposure to corrosive substances may cause inflammatory and ulcerative changes in the mouth, dental decay and possibly bronchial and gastrointestinal disturbances.

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE: Direct contact with the hexahydrate form may cause irritation and the anhydrous, especially on moist skin, may cause severe irritation, pain, and possibly burns Aluminum salts are suspected of being sensitizers, however allergic sensitivity is exceedingly rare.

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE Depending on the concentration and duration of exposure, repeated or prolonged contact may result in irritation, dermatitis, scarring and sweat gland necrosis.

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE: When the hexahydrate was tested by applying 100 mg of crystals to the cornea of rabbits, immediate blepharospasm occurred When the crystals were allowed to remain until washed away by tears, they caused transient epithelial damage, and a persistent faint nebula in the corneal stroma The anhydrous form may cause redness, pain, blurred vision, and corneal burns which generally heal within 2 days.

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE: Effects depend on concentration and duration of exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with corrosive substances may result in conjunctivitis or effects as in acute exposure.

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE: Corrosive metal salts may cause a burning pain in the mouth and throat and severe burns of the mucous membranes There may be discoloration of the tissues Swallowing and speech may be difficult at first and then almost impossible Vomiting, watery or bloody diarrhea, tenesmus, hemolysis, hematuria, kidney damage, anuria, liver damage with jaundice, hypotension, collapse, and convulsions may also occur In animals, lethargy, anorexia and death occurred after oral dosing.

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE: Depending on the concentration, repeated ingestion of corrosive substances may cause effects as with acute ingestion Long-term feeding of rats with aluminum chloride at 100 to 200 mg/kg retarded growth and disturbed phosphate and carbohydrate metabolism Reproductive effects have been reported in animals.

Component Analysis - Aquatic Toxicity 

Bioconcentration Factor 

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D003. 

Component Waste Numbers 

ADR Tunnel Code Restrictions 

Component Marine Pollutants (IMDG) 

SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370 Subparts B and C) 

Not listed under California Proposition 65 

Canadian WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List (IDL) 

Germany Water Classification 

REACH List of Substances on Community Rolling Action Plan - Reg. (EU) No. 1907/2006 

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