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Co Cork
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MATERIAL SAFETY AND DATA SHEET
Section 1: Identification of the substance and company
Trade Marks and Synonyms (if any):
Chemical Names and Synonyms:
Product Name: Polyaluminium Chlorosulphate
Synonyms: Polyaluminium Chloride
Physical Form: Colourless Liquid
Molecular Form: Aln(OH)mCl3n-m
Company Identification:
Emergency Tel No.
Acorn Chemicals Ltd.
T/A Acorn Water (023) 43466
Glassslyn Rd.
Bandon,
Co. Cork.
Rep. Of Ireland.
Tel: (023) 43466
Fax: (023) 43467
Section 2: Composition/Information on ingredients
Ingredients Classification CAS No.
Polyaluminium Chloride Mild Irritant 1327-41-9
Water
Section 3: Hazards Information
Risk of damage to eyes. Prolonged contact with skin may cause possible dermatitis.
Occupational Exposure Limit (TWA) 10mg/m3 total inhalable dust
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5mg/m3 respirable dust
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove from contaminated area. Obtain medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with copious quantities
of water.
Eye Contact: Immediately irrigate with water for at least 10 minutes. Seek medical
attention.
Ingestion: Provided patient is conscious wash out mouth with water and give 5% Sodium
Bicarbonate
solution followed by a demulcent such as milk.
Further Medical Advice : If in doubt seek medical attention.
Section 5: Fire fighting measures
Would any material saturated with this product be subject to spontaneous combustion?
No
Extinguishing media: Water or dry powder may be used in the vicinity of Aluminium
Sulphate, keep containers cool with copious amounts of water.
Firefighting equipment: Wear full protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosive Hazards:
In contact with metals, Polyaluminium Chloride may liberate the
flammable gas
Hydrogen.
Section 6: Accidental release measures
Small spillage: Wash away with large quantities of water.
Large spillage: Neutralise with Lime or Soda Ash then dispose of according to local
regulations.
Water can be used if washings can go to drain.
Personal Precautions: Wear full protective clothing.
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Neutralising Chemicals: Hydrated Lime or Soda Ash.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Keep away from metals, organic materials, nitrates, chlorates and
carbides.
Storage: Bulk quantities should be stored in Ebonite coated Steel, rubber 鈥? lined
mild - steel Glass
fibre or plastic tanks.
For small packages polyethylene or double skinned polyethylene
containers are
acceptable.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
General Precautions: Eye and skin protection should be used when handlingSodium
Carbonate.
Ventilation Requirements: None
Respiratory Protection: Not normally required.
Protective Clothing: Gloves and Acid resistant footweare essential.
Eye protection: Goggles or full face mask.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical properties
Colour: Colourless Liquid
Odour: Little or no odour.
Concentration: 10% As Al2O3
Boiling point: 102掳C
Solubility: Totality
Freezing point: -12掳C
Specific gravity: 1.20 @ 20掳C
pH: 2.0 鈥? 2.5
Flash point: Not applicable
Flammability: Not applicable
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability Stable
Incompatibility: Some oxidising agents. Eg Chlorites and Hypochlorites. Attacks
most metals
liberating Hydrogen.
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Section 11: Toxicological Information
Inhalation: Product does not fume.
Skin contact: Irritant - after prolonged contact with skin produces sores and possible
dermatitis.
Ingestion: Very astringent to mouth, nose and throat,
Oral route (72hr LD50) rat=12.79g/Kg, Intraperitoneal
route=1.92g/Kg
Eye contact: Irritates immediately and could cause severe damage which could lead
to permanent
visual defects or even total loss of vision.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Environmental Fate and Distribution:
High tonnage material produced in wholly contained systems.
High tonnage material used in partially contained systems.
The substance is soluble in water.
Persistence and Degradation:
Unlikely to cause harmful effects.
Remains indefinitely in the environment as Chloride.
Toxicity:
Large discharges may contribute to the acidification of effluent
treatment systems and
will injure treatment organisms. The product is a primary coagulant
and may cause solid
settlement in treatment systems.
Effect on Effluent Treatment:
Large discharges may contribute to the acidification of effluent
treatment systems and
will injure treatment organisms. The product is a primary coagulant
and may cause solid
settlement in treatment systems.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Neutralise with Lime and Landfill in accordance with Local Regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
UN No: NR
UN Pack Group
Air:
ICOA/IATA class-primary
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UN packing group
Sea:
IMPG class-primary
UN packing group
Proper shipping name
Road/Rail:
ADR/RID class Low Hazard
ADR/RID item no
ADR SIN
Section 15: Regulatory Information
Safety Phrases Keep out of reach of children (S2)
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advise. (S26).
Section 16: Other Information
This data sheet was prepared in accordance with Directive 91/155/EEC.
This information is given without any warranty or representation. We do not assume any
legal responsibility for same, nor do we give permission, inducement, or recommendation to
practice any patented invention without a license. It is offered solely for your consideration,
investigation and verification. Before using any product, read its label.
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