ICSC 1125 - ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)

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ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)	ICSC: 1125 (April 2005)
Aluminium trichloride Aluminium(III) chloride

CAS #: 7446-70-0

UN #: 1726

EC Number: 231-208-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO contact with water.	NO water, foam, hydrous agents. In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Severe deep burns.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Dry. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)

ICSC: 1125

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE POWDER. TURNS GREY-TO-YELLOW ON EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts violently with water and moist air. This produces hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163).	Formula: AlCl₃ Molecular mass: 133.3 Sublimation point: 180°C Density: 2.44 g/cm³ Solubility in water: reaction

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE POWDER. TURNS GREY-TO-YELLOW ON EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with water and moist air. This produces hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163).

Formula: AlCl₃
Molecular mass: 133.3
Sublimation point: 180°C
Density: 2.44 g/cm³
Solubility in water: reaction

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. A harmful concentration of hydrogen chloride vapours can be reached (very) quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. A harmful concentration of hydrogen chloride vapours can be reached (very) quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water or foam. NEVER pour water into this substance; when dissolving or diluting always add it slowly to the water.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: C; R: 34; S: (1/2)-7/8-28-45

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