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Date of Issue : Sep 1999 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : POLY ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE Other Names : POLYALUMINIUM CHLORIDE 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 : Polyaluminium chloride is a polyvalent inorganic polymer used as a coagulant in the treatment of potable water, industrial waste water and many other waste water situations.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White-light yellow odourless, hygroscopic powder. Formula : Aln(OH)mCl3n-m : Al2(OH)2.7Cl3 Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.29 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : 1.8 (58% soln) Solubility in water : Sol 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
No data available 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Ingestion may cause nausea and/or vomiting. Eye
May cause eye irritation. Skin
May cause skin irritation with prolonged contact. Inhaled
Inhalation of dust may cause mild irritation of the nose and throat. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No data available
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Rinse mouth. Give water to drink. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.
Eye
Irrigate eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if effects persist.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing. Flush skin with water. If effects persist, seek medical attention.
Inhaled
Remove patient from contaminated area. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
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 No carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic effects have been reported.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
No exposure limit has been established for this product by Worksafe .
3.2 Engineering Controls
Local exhaust is recommended for ventilation.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear PVC protective gloves and boots. Wear goggles for eye protection. Wear other industrial protective clothing to minimise contact with material. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling and before work breaks, eating, drinking, smoking and using toilet facilities.
3.4 Flammability
Material is non-flammable and non-explosive. Severe overheating may produce hydrogen chloride gas. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a dry location away from direct sources of heat. Prevent severe over- heating. Ensure opened bags are resealed to prevent absorption of moisture. No special transport or storage requirements.
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 POLY ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE Hazard CORROSIVE
Risk Phrases R34 Causes burns. R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
Safety Phrases S22 Do not breathe dust. S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S28:POALCH After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water, followed by a 3% Sodium Bicarbonate solution in water.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean-up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing apparatus in dusty conditions. Prevent drain or sewer contamination. Keep people away from spill - becomes slippery when wet.
Prevent material from entering drains or sewers by using sand or sawdust. Collect for disposal and hose residues to drains with copious amounts of water.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with all Local, State and Federal regulations at an approved waste disposal facility.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Material is non-flammable. Severe overheating may produce hydrogen chloride gas Reacts with alkaline products. Corrosive to metals. Releases acidic vapours upon decomposition. Hazardous polymerisation has not been reported.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Use water, foam or carbon dioxide extinguishers. Use equipment/media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No data available
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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