Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
7784-31-8	Aluminum sulfate octadecahydrate	>98	unlisted

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: white crystalline chunks solid.
Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, mucous membranes.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Aluminum sulfate octadecahydrate	2 mg/m3 TWA (as Al) (listed under Aluminum, soluble salts).	2 mg/m3 TWA (as Al) (listed under Aluminum, soluble salts).	none listed
Aluminum sulfate, anhydrous	2 mg/m3 TWA (as Al) (listed under Aluminum, soluble salts).	2 mg/m3 TWA (as Al) (listed under Aluminum, soluble salts).	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Aluminum sulfate octadecahydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Aluminum sulfate, anhydrous: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white crystalline chunks
Odor: Not available.
pH: 3-4 (2% soln)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:86 deg C (dec)
Decomposition Temperature:> 86 deg C
Solubility: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:Al2O12S3.18H2O
Molecular Weight:666.42

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents; moisture. Decomposes in water which may generate quantities of heat or pressure.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of sulfur, aluminum oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 7784-31-8: WS5697000      
CAS# 10043-01-3: BD1700000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7784-31-8:
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 980 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 370 mg/kg;
.

CAS# 10043-01-3:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 10 mg/24H Severe;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6207 mg/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7784-31-8: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 10043-01-3: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No information found
Teratogenicity: No information found
Reproductive Effects: No information found
Mutagenicity: No information found
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.	No information available.
Hazard Class:	9
UN Number:	UN3077
Packing Group:	III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 7784-31-8 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate. It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
     CAS# 10043-01-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     CAS# 10043-01-3: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 7784-31-8: immediate, delayed.
     CAS # 10043-01-3: immediate, delayed.
Section 313      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 10043-01-3 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 7784-31-8 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Aluminum, soluble salts), Pennsylvania, (listed as Aluminum, soluble salts), Minnesota, (listed as Aluminum, soluble salts).
     CAS# 10043-01-3 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, (listed as Aluminum, soluble salts), Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
      Not available.
Risk Phrases:

Safety Phrases:
     S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 7784-31-8: No information available.
     CAS# 10043-01-3: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 10043-01-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 7784-31-8 (listed as Aluminum, soluble salts) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 10043-01-3 (listed as Aluminum, soluble salts) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #5 Date: 3/10/2004

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