Aluminium Hydroxide Gel

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Material Safety Data Sheet

ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE GEL

Product Name: ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE GEL

Synonyms: Alugel

CAS No.: 21645-51-2

Molecular Weight: 78 g/mol

Chemical Formula: Al(OH)₃

Company Identification:                  

MT Beta Minerals (Pty) Ltd                  

H1 Tillbury Business Park

1030 Sixteenth Road, Midrand                  

1682, South Africa

For information – call: 083 232 0083

Emergency Number: 083 232 0083

Emergency Overview

As part of good industrial and personal hygiene and safety procedure, avoid all unnecessary exposure to the chemical substance and ensure prompt removal from skin, eyes and clothing.

Potential Acute Health Effects: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.

Potential Chronic Health Effects: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.

Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.

Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.

Serious Skin Contact: Not available.

Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.

Serious Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and contact a physician

Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Serious Ingestion: Contact a physician.

Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable.

Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable.

Flash Points: Not applicable.

Flammable Limits: Not applicable.

Products of Combustion: Not available.

Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not applicable.

Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.

Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Not applicable.

Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: A mixture of aluminum hydroxide and bismuth, co-precipated and reduced by hydrogen @ 170 to 210 C is spontaneously flammable in air at ambient temperature.

Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.

Small Spill: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.

Large Spill: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.

Precautions: Do not breathe dust. Keep away from incompatibles such as acids, alkalis.

Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 24°C.

Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.

Personal Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved respirator or equivalent. Gloves.

Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.

Exposure Limits: TWA: 3 (mg/m³) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] Inhalation Respirable. TWA: 10 (mg/m³) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] Inhalation Total. Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

Stability: The product is stable.

Instability Temperature: Not available.

Conditions of Instability: Incompatible materials

Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive with acids, alkalis.

Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass.

Special Remarks on Reactivity: Forms gels on prolonged contact with water; absorbs acids, carbon dioxide. When exposed to heat aluminum trihydroxide composes forming aluminum oxide and water vapor beginning at 300^oC. Aluminum trihydroxide reacts vigorously with strong acids, and will dissolve in caustic solutions.

Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.

Polymerization: Will not occur.

Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion.

Toxicity to Animals: LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.

Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.

Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation

Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.

Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.

Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Acute Potential Health Effects: May cause mild skin, eye and upper respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation: May affect bones (osteomalacia), metabolism, blood, behaviour (muscle contraction, spasticity, change in motor activity), liver.

Ecotoxicity: Not available.

BOD5 and COD: Not available.

Products of Biodegradation: Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise.

Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.

Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (United States).

Identification: Not applicable.

Special Provisions for Transport: Not applicable.

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation. Federal and State Regulations: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Aluminum hydroxide. Other Regulations: EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.

The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. MT Beta Minerals (Pty) Ltd and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protection: E