MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALUMINIUM ISOPROPOXIDE
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
MSDS Name : ALUMINIUM ISOPROPOXIDE
Synonyms : --
Company Identification:
Alkali Metals Ltd.,
Plot B-5, Block III, IDA Uppal
Hyderabad, India - 500 039
Tel :- 0091 40 2756 3002 / 2720 1179 Fax :- 0091 40 2756 2634
Email :- alkalimetals@alkalimetals.com
SECTION 鈥? 2 COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS No. Chemical Name
Aluminium isopropoxide
555-31-7
Hazard Symbols :F
Risk Phrases : 11
SECTION 鈥? 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency overview
Highly flammable
Potential Health Effects
Eyes : May cause eye irritation.
Skin : May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion : May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation : May cause respiratory tract irritation. May harmful if inhaled.
SECTION 鈥? 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes : Flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin : Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion : Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation : Get medical aid. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air
immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give Oxygen.
SECTION 鈥? 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
: As in case of any fire, use a self-contained breathing apparatus and full
General
information protective gear. Flammable solid.
: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam.
Extinguishing
media
SECTION 鈥? 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
: Use proper personal protective equipment.
General
information
Spills/leaks : Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool.
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SECTION 鈥? 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling : Avoid breathing dust, vapour, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes.
Storage : Store in a dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a
tightly closed container.
SECTION 鈥? 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eye
Engineering
controls wash facility and safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations low.
Exposure Limits : CAS # 555-31-7 : Not available.
Personal protective equipment
Eyes : Wear chemical safety goggles.
Skin : Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing : Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators : Wear appropriate respirators where necessary.
SECTION 鈥? 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state : Crystalline powder
Appearance : White
Odor : Alcohol - like
PH : Not available
Vapor pressure : Not available
Viscosity : Not available
: 125 -130OC @ 38mmHg
Boiling point
: 129 鈥? 136OC
Freezing / melting point
: 46OC
Flash Point
Decomposition temp. : Not available
Autoignition temp. : Not available
Solubility in water : Reacts
Specific gravity/density : --
Molecular Formula : C9H21AlO3
Molecular Weight : 204.25
SECTION 鈥? 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability : Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Moisture sensitive.
Conditions to : Incompatible materials, ignition sources, exposure to moist air or
avoid water.
Incompatible with : Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, halogens.
other materials
Hazardous : Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aluminium oxide.
decomposition
products
Hazardous : Not available.
polymerisation
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SECTION 鈥? 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS # : CAS No # 555-31-7 : BD0975000
LD50/LC50 : RTECS :
CAS # 555-31-7 : Oral, rat : LD50 = 11300 mg / kg;
Carcinogenicity : Aluminium isopropoxide - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP
SECTION 鈥? 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available
SECTION 鈥? 13 DISPOSABLE CONSIDERATION
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state and local regulations.
SECTION 鈥? 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA IMO RID/ADR
Shipping Name Not available Not available Not available
Hazard Class -- -- --
UN Number -- -- --
Packing group -- -- --
SECTION 鈥? 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
European / International Regulations:-
European Labelling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols : F
Risk Phrases :
R 11 Highly flammable.
Safety Phrases :
S 8 Keep container dry.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 555-31-7 : 1
Canada
CAS# 555-31-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 555-31-7 : is listed on the TSCA inventory.
SECTION 鈥? 16 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above information is believed to be accurate and represents the best information
currently available with us. We make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty,
express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from
its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no way shall Alkali Metals Ltd., be liable for any
claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect,
incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Alkali Metals Ltd.,
has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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