Material Safety Data Sheet Aluminium Sulfat

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet

Aluminum Sulfate (Solid)

Product Identification

Product name       : Aluminum Sulfate (solid)

Molecular Weight : 594

Chemical Family   : Inorgaic Salt

Synonnyms           : Alum, Aluminum Alum

Formula                 : Al2 (SO4)314.H20

Chemical name     : Aluminum Sulpahate

Cas No.                  : 7784-31-8

                            10043-01-3 (anhydrous)

Product Use : Water purification, Sewage treatment, Water proofing agent for Concrete, sizing pper and pH Control, Clarifying Agent for fats & Oil, Deodorizer and Decolorizer in Petrolium Refinery Processes

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Ingredient                          Cas #                Percent              Hazardous

Aluminum Sulfate                    10043-01-3    98 – 100                  Yes

Hazards Informaton

Emergency overview

Label hazard warning ! Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract

National Fire protection Association (NFPA) Rating

Hazardous Matrials Identification System (HMIS) Rating

	NFPA	HMIS
Health	2	2
Fire	0	0
Reactivity	0	0
Contact	-	2

4 = Extreme/ severe

3 = High/ Serious

2 = Moderate

1 = Slight

0 = Minimum

Lab protective equipment : GOGGLES, LAB COAT, VENT HOOD, PROPER GLOVES

Storage Color Code : Green ( general storage)

Potential Health Effects : Hydrolyzes in water

The liquid alum is a buffered acidic solution which is responsible for the irritating effects.

Inhalation : May Irritate nose and throat.

Ingestion : Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal pain

Skin Contact : May irritate skin

Eye Contact : Causes irritation, redness, and pain

Chronic Exposure : Unknown

Aggravation of pre-existing Conditions : Unknown

First Aid Messures

Inhaltion : Take care of fresh air, consult a doctor.

Ingestion : Drink a lot of water. Call a physician.

Skin Contact : Flush skin with plenty of water.

Eye Contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire and Explosion Hazards : Not Considered to be afire and an explosion hazard

Fir Extinguishing Media : Water, chemical foam, or Carbon Dioxide (CO2), may be used for fire in the area.

Special Information : Firefighter should wear proper protectve equipment and self- contained breathing apparatus with full facepiace operated in positive pressure mode.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards : May release sulphur oxides if involved in a fire.

Accidental Release Mesures

Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eyes contamination and inhalation dust. Sweep up but avoid generating dust. Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal

Handling and Storage

Should be stored in a room temperature and should be kept away from strong oxidizing agents. Aluminum sulphate absorbs moisture and become a safety hazard when spilled because if absorbs moisture and become slippery

Exposure Control / Personal Protection

Airborne Exposure Limits:

OSHA Permissible Expoure Limit (PEL)  2 mg/m3 (TWA) soluble as Al

ACGIH Threshold Limited Value (TLV)   2 mg/m3 (TWA) soluble as Al