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Date of Issue : Jan 2002 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : ALUMINA TRIHYDRATE Other Names : ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE; ALUMINIUM HYDRATE; ATH ALUMINIUM (III) HYDROXIDE UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Glass, ceramics, iron-free aluminium and aluminium salts, manufacture of activated aluminium, base for organic lakes, flame retardants, mattress batting. Finely divided form (0.1 - 0.6 microns) used for rubber reinforcing agent, paper coating, filler, cosmetics.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White crystalline powder, odourless. Formula : AlH3O3 Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : 2040 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 2.4 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : 8.5 - 10.2 (20% in water) Solubility in water : Insol g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Solubility in water = Insoluble. Bulk density @ 20 deg C = 0.15 - 1.3 g/cm3 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
May cause mild irritation. Eye
Can cause mild irritation, especially when wet. Skin
May cause mild irritation. Inhaled
May cause mild upper respiratory tract irritation. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause asthma, chronic lung disease and skin rashes.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to a convulsing or unconscious person. If swallowed, dilute by drinking large amounts of water. Consult a physician.
Eye
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
Skin
Wash with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
Inhaled
Remove to fresh air. Check for clear airway, breathing and presence of pulse. Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation for persons without pulse or respirations. Consult a physician.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = not available Dermal LD50 = not available Inhalation LC50 = not available
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
If used in a manner that could generate particulates (dust) it is recommended that the dust be treated as a NUISANCE PARTICULATE according to the ACGIH with a TLV-TWA of 10 mg/m3 total dust.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure good ventilation/exhaust at the workplace. Prevent formation of dust.
3.3 Personal Protection
Eye protection - wear safety glasses. Skin protection - wear impervious gloves. Respiratory protection - use suitable respiratory protective device in case of insufficient ventilation. Short term filter device : Filter NIOSH N95.
3.4 Flammability
This product is a flame retardant. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Keep material dry. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Ensure good ventilation/exhaust at the workplace. Provide suction extractors if dust is formed.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name ALUMINA TRIHYDRATE Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear full protective gear. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Non-hazardous material. Sweep into container and hold for waste disposal.
Disposal
Collect in containers, bags or covered dumpster boxes. If reuse or recycling is not possible, material may be disposed of at an industrial landfill. Uncleaned packagings - disposal must be made according to official regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
When exposed to fire or heat, aluminium trihydroxide decomposes forming aluminium oxide and water vapour beginning at 200 deg C.
Extinguishing Media
Use media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. Fire fighters should wear self-contained respiratory protective device and a fully protective suit. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Ecological information - generally not hazardous for water.
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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