MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 09/05/00
ALUMINUM AMMONIUM SULFATE, 12HYDRATE Replaces: None
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY Printed: 22/05/00
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Name: Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate, 12 Hydrate
Product Code(s): 84-3140, 84-3160, 97-2101, 97-2118
Size: 500g
Chemical Name: Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate
CAS Number: 7784-26-1
Formula: AlNH4(SO4)2 12H2O
Synonyms: Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate Dodecahydrate, Alum
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
Chemtrec (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours): 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principle Hazardous Components: Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate (CAS# 7784-26-1)100%
TLV and PEL units: None established
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Not expected to be hazardous under normal conditions of use.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation.
Skin: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and lowering eyelids
occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated
clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get medical attention
if irritation persists.
Ingestion - If swallowed, if conscious, give plenty of water and induce vomiting
immediately as directed by medical personnel. Immediately call a physician
or poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is difficult; give
artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep person warm, quiet,
and get medical attention.
5. FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Flash Point(Method Used): No data available
NFPA Rating: Health: 1
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0
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Extinguisher Media:
Use media suitable to extinguish surrounding fire.
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: No data available
Autoignition Temperature: No data available
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH-approved self-
contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous
decomposition products.
6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Ventilate area of spill. Clean-up personnel should wear proper protective
equipment. Avoid creating dust. Sweep or scoop up and containerize for
disposal.
7. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling or Storing: Store in a tightly closed
container in a cool, dry place.
Other Precautions: Do not breathe dust. Wash after handling.
8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection(Specify Type):
None needed under normal conditions of use with adequate ventilation. NIOSH-
approved equipment should be worn if PELs are exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Preferred
Mechanical(General): Acceptable
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves:
Rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent.
Eye Protection:
Splash-proof chemical safety goggles should be worn at all times.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Lab coat, eye wash, and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL DATA
Molecular Weight: 453.33
Melting Point: 94.5C
Boiling Point: Decomposes above 280C
Vapor Pressure: Negligible as a solid
Vapor Density(Air=1): No data available
Specific Gravity(H2O=1): 1.65
Percent Volatile by Volume: Non volatile
Evaporation Rate(H2O=1): Non volatile
Solubility in Water: One gram dissolves in 7ml water, 0.5ml boiling water.
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Appearance and Odor: White crystals with no odor.
10. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive temperature and heat.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizers, alkalis
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition or burning may produce
Ammonia, Nitrous Oxide, Sulfur Dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11. TOXICITY DATA
Toxicity Data: None established
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3
Chronic: No chronic effects data found. Not listed as causing cancer by
IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: Preexisting conditions of the skin and
upper respiratory tract.
Target Organs: Skin
Primary Route(s) of Entry: None indicated
12. ECOLOGICAL DATA
EPA Waste Numbers: None
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State
and Local regulations.
Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Non Regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute
SARA Sec. 313
SARA EHS Chemicals CERCLA RCRA
Product or Sec. 302 Name Chemical Sec. 103 Sec.
Components TPQ List Category RQ lbs. 261.33
_________________________________________________________________________
Aluminum Ammonium No No No No No
Hydrate
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents a
compilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us. Carolina
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Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of
this information to a particular application of the substance covered in the
Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must carefully assess the applicability
of any information contained herein in regards to the particular use to which the
employer puts the material.
Glossary
ACGIH.......American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Number..Chemical Services Abstract Number
CERCLA......Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
DOT.........U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC........International Agency of Research on Cancer
N/A.........Not Available
NTP.........National Toxicology Program
OSHA........Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL.........Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm.........parts per million
RCRA........Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA........Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV.........Threshold Limit Value
TSCA........Toxic Substances Control Act
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