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Aluminium sodium tetrachloride

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name

Sodium tetrachloroaluminate

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No1272/2008

Skin corrosion (Category 1B)

Serious eye damage (Category 1)

According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.

Reacts violently with water. Causes burns.

Label elements

Pictogram

Signal word

Hazard statement(s)

H314

EUH014

Precautionary statement(s)

P280

P305 + P351 + P338

P310

Hazard symbol(s)

R-phrase(s)

R14

R34

S-phrase(s)

S22

S26

S27

S36/37/39

S45

Danger

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Reacts violently with water.

Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove

contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

Corrosive

Reacts violently with water.

Causes burns.

Do not breathe dust.

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and

seek medical advice.

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately

(show the label where possible).

Other hazards - none

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Formula

Molecular Weight

AlCl4Na

191,78 g/mol

CAS-No.

EC-No.

Classification

Concentration

Aluminium sodium tetrachloride

7784-16-9

232-050-6

Skin Corr. 1B; Eye Dam. 1;

H314, EUH014

C, R14 - R34

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a

physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.

Consult a physician.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media

Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure

adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.

Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Do not flush with water. Keep in

suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire

protection.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store in cool place.

Never allow product to get in contact with water during storage.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator

type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the

respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and

components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN

(EU).

Hand protection

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without

touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves

after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.

The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the

standard EN 374 derived from it.

Eye protection

Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate

government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin and body protection

Complete suit protecting against chemicals, Flame retardant protective clothing, The type of protective

equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at

the specific workplace.

Hygiene measures

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at

the end of workday.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance

Form

Safety data

Melting point

Boiling point

Flash point

Ignition temperature

Lower explosion limit

Upper explosion limit

Density

Water solubility

powder

no data available

185 °C - lit.

no data available

not applicable

no data available

2,01 g/cm3 at 25 °C

no data available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reacts violently with water.

Conditions to avoid

Exposure to moisture.

Materials to avoid

Strong oxidizing agentsWater, Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Hydrogen chloride gas, Sodium oxides,

Aluminum oxide

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity

no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as

probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

Potential health effects

Inhalation

Ingestion

Skin

Eyes

May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the

mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.

May be harmful if swallowed. Causes burns.

May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns.

Causes eye burns.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure

Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and

skin., spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi,

pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath,

Headache, Nausea

Additional Information

RTECS: Not available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

no data available

Persistence and degradability

no data available

Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

Mobility in soil

no data available

PBT and vPvB assessment

no data available

Other adverse effects

no data available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional

waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent

and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

Contaminated packaging

Dispose of as unused product.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR/RID

UN-Number: 3262 Class: 8

Packing group: II

Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Aluminium sodium tetrachloride)

IMDG

UN-Number: 3262 Class: 8

Packing group: II EMS-No: F-A, S-B

Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Aluminium sodium tetrachloride)

Marine pollutant: No

IATA

UN-Number: 3262 Class: 8

Packing group: II

Proper shipping name: Corrosive solid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Aluminium sodium tetrachloride)

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Text of H-code(s) and R-phrase(s) mentioned in Section 3

EUH014

Eye Dam.

H314

Skin Corr.

R14

R34

Reacts violently with water.

Serious eye damage

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Skin corrosion

Corrosive

Reacts violently with water.

Causes burns.

Further 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 this document is based on the resent 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. Lookchem shall not be
held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
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