ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE 0373
March 1998
CAS No: 21645-51-2 Alumina hydrate
Aluminum oxide trihydrate
RTECS No: BD0940000
Trihydroxyaluminum
AlH3O3 / Al(OH) 3
Molecular mass: 78.0
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Not combustible. In case of fire in the surroundings:
use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation Local exhaust. Fresh air, rest.
Skin Protective gloves. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower.
Eyes Safety spectacles. First rinse with plenty of water for
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion Rinse mouth. Rest.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers. Wash away
remainder with plenty of water.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
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0373 ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
ODOURLESS WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.
Occupational exposure limits Inhalation risk
TLV not established. Evaporation at 20/C is negligible; a nuisance-causing
MAK: (Respirable fraction) 1.5 mg/m 3 (DFG 2004). concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached
quickly.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting point: (see Notes) 300 Solubility in water: none
Density: 2.42 g/cm3 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20/C: <10
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
The apparent melting point caused by loss of crystal water is given.
Alugel, Alumigel, Alusal, Amphogel, Almogastrin, Higilite, Hychol 705, Hydrafil, Hydral 705, Liquigel, Martinal, and Reheis F 1000 are trade
names.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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