Aluminium Metal Foil AR
Material Safety Data Sheet
ALUMINIUM METAL FOIL AR (THIN)
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Section 1 |
Chemical Product and Company Identification |
Product Name: ALUMINIUM METAL FOIL AR (THIN)
Synonyms: Aluminum wire; Aluminum foil; Aluminum shot; Aluminum uncrated non-pyrophoric
CAS No.: 7429-90-5
Molecular Weight: 26.98 g/mol
Chemical Formula: Al
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
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Section 2 |
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
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CAS # |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
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7429-90-5 |
Aluminum Metal |
95 -100 |
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Section 3 |
Hazardous Identification |
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.
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Safety data |
Rating |
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Health Rating |
0 – None |
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Flammability Rating |
0 – None |
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Reactivity Rating |
1 – Slight |
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Contact Rating |
0 – None |
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Lab Protective Equip |
Goggles & Shield; Laboratory Coat / Apron; Extraction/ Vent Hood; Appropriate Gloves; Class B Extinguisher |
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Storage Color Code |
Storage Color Code: Green (General Storage) |
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation: Not expected to be a health hazard.
Ingestion: Not expected to be a health hazard.
Skin Contact: No adverse effects expected.
Eye Contact: No adverse effects expected.
Chronic Exposure: No adverse effects expected.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No adverse health effects expected.
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Section 4 |
First Aid Measures |
Inhalation: Not expected to require first aid measures.
Ingestion: Not expected to require first aid measures.
Skin Contact: Not expected to require first aid measures.
Eye Contact: Not expected to require first aid measures.
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Section 5 |
Fire Fighting Measures |
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information: Use protective clothing and breathing equipment appropriate for the surrounding fire.
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Section 6 |
Accidental Release Measures |
Sweep, scoop or pick up spilled material. Package for reclamation or recovery. Package un-reclaimable material for disposal in an approved waste disposal facility.
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Section 7 |
Handling and Storage |
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
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Section 8 |
Exposure Controls, Personal Protection |
Airborne Exposure Limits: -OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 15 mg/m3 (TWA) total dust and 5 mg/m3 (TWA) respirable fraction for Aluminum metal as Al. ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 1 mg/m3 respirable fraction (TWA), Aluminum metal and Insoluble compounds, A4.
Ventilation System: In general, dilution ventilation is a satisfactory health hazard control for this substance. However, if conditions of use create discomfort to the worker, a local exhaust system should be considered.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): Not expected to require personal respirator usage.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses.
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Section 9 |
Physical and Chemical Properties |
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Parameter |
Properties |
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Appearance |
Bright, silver-white metal. |
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Odour |
Odourless |
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Solubility |
Insoluble in water. |
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Gravity |
2.42 (Water = 1) Vapor |
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pH |
Data not available |
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Boiling Point |
2 327oC |
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Melting Point |
660°C |
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Section 10 |
Stability and Reactivity |
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic metal fumes may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Mercury, halocarbons, halogens, water (with bulk aluminum powder) strong oxidizing agents, some acids, bases and many other materials.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatibles.
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Section 11 |
Toxicological Information |
No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure. Cancer List: NTP Carcinogen.
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Section 12 |
Ecological Information |
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
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Section 13 |
Disposal Considerations |
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal 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.
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Section 14 |
Transport Information |
Not regulated.
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Section 15 |
Regulatory Information |
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation.
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Section 16 |
Additional Information |
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: 0 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
