Material Safety Data Sheet U.S Department of Labor
May be used to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, (Non-Mandatory Form)
29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be consulted Form Approved
for specific requirements. OMB No. 1218-0072
IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List)
Bonide Aluminum Sulfate ID # 705
Date: April 4, 2001
Section I
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Bonide Products, Inc. (800) 424-9300
6301 Sutliff Road (315) 736-8231
Oriskany, NY 13424
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity
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Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity: Common Name(s) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other Limits % (Optional )
AL2(S04)3 x H20 CAS# 17927-65-0 NONE 2mg(AL)/m3 in air
(Aluminum Soluble Salts)
Common Names: Papermakkers Alum, Filter Alum, Dry Alum
DOT: Aluminum Sulfate
RQ 5000 lbs. Hazardous Substance
UN 3082 9 Class 3
Not regulated if less than 5000 pounds in one package.
Section III - Physical/Chemical Ingredients
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BOILING POINT: 240掳F SPECIFIC GRAVITY(H2 0=1): 1.6
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): N/A VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 50% @ 60掳F EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate=1): N/A
MELTING POINT: N/A
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: White to off white granules or powder, no odor.
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Data
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FLASHPOINT: Non Flammable LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (PERCENT BY VOLUME): N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: N/A SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: N/A
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS > 14000掳f May Cause Toxic Gases (Sulfer Oxide) to form.
Section V - Reactivity Data
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STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Aluminum Sulfate preceipitates alkalies and lowers pH in aqueous solutions.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to avoid) : Those, which are sensitive to lowered pH.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: As under Section IV (Fire and explosion hazards).
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
Section VI - Health Hazard Information
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ROUTES OF ENTRY:
INHALATION: Mist may cause irritation.
SKIN-EYES: May cause irritation.
INGESTION: May cause irritation.
HEALTH HAZARDS (acute and Chronic): LD50 (Mouse) 6207 mg/kg - Registry of Toxic Effects Dept. Health &
Human Services 1985 - 86 ed.
NFPA CODE: 1, 0, 0 HMIS CODE: 1, 0, 0
CARCINOGENICITY: Not regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA or listed by NTP.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Irritation, if ingested nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.
In all cases get medical attention if discomfort persists.
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Section VII - Control Measures
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Specify type): None usually required.
VENTILATION:
Local Exhaust - None required
Special - None required
Mechanical (General): None required
Other: Concentration in air for mist
TLV: 2mg/(AL)/m3 ACGIH
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber or equivalent
EYE PROTECTION: Goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: None
WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES: Limit direct contact to avoid irritation.
NOTICE: This information is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no guarantee expressed or implied is
made with respect to the information contained herein.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
ABBREVIATION KEY
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N/A: NOT AVAILABLE OR APPLICABLE N/E: NOT ESTABLISHED ND: Not Determined
TLV: THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE TWA: TIME WEIGHTED AVG./8 HOUR WORKDAY
STEL: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT D.O.T.: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Buyer assumes all risks of use, storage and handling of this material not in strict accordance with directions given herewith.
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