ICSC 0988 - ALUMINIUM POWDER (pyrophoric)

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ALUMINIUM POWDER (pyrophoric)	ICSC: 0988 (November 2019)
Aluminum powder

CAS #: 7429-90-5

UN #: 1396 (uncoated)

EC Number: 231-072-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Forms flammable gas on contact with water or damp air. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with acids, alcohol, oxidizing agents or water.	NO contact with acids, alcohol, oxidizing agents or water. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.	Use dry sand, special powder. NO water. NO carbon dioxide, foam.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered dry containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air In contact with water releases flammable gases Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 4.3; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids, water and halogens. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING
Airtight.

ALUMINIUM POWDER (pyrophoric)

ICSC: 0988

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance SILVERY-WHITE-TO-GREY POWDER. Physical dangers Ignites in air when finely divided. Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Reacts with water and alcohols. Reacts violently with oxidants, strong acids, strong bases, chlorinated hydrocarbons and halogens. This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: Al Atomic mass: 27.0 Boiling point: 2327°C Melting point: 660°C Density: 2.7 g/cm³ Solubility in water: reaction Auto-ignition temperature: 400°C (powder)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
SILVERY-WHITE-TO-GREY POWDER.

Physical dangers
Ignites in air when finely divided. Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
Reacts with water and alcohols. Reacts violently with oxidants, strong acids, strong bases, chlorinated hydrocarbons and halogens. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: Al
Atomic mass: 27.0
Boiling point: 2327°C
Melting point: 660°C
Density: 2.7 g/cm³
Solubility in water: reaction
Auto-ignition temperature: 400°C (powder)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust particles may cause effects on the lungs. The substance may have effects on the nervous system. This may result in impaired functions.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust particles may cause effects on the lungs. The substance may have effects on the nervous system. This may result in impaired functions.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 1 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK: (inhalable fraction): 4 mg/m³; (respirable fraction): 1.5 mg/m³; pregnancy risk group: D

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Other UN number: UN1309 Aluminium powder, coated, Hazard class 4.1, Pack group II.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
H250; H261 / H228; H261

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