Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
7446-70-0	Aluminum chloride	98.5	231-208-1

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: fine crystalline powder.
Danger! Causes burns by all exposure routes. Reacts violently with water. Can decompose violently at elevated temperatures. Material hydrolyzes in contact with moisture/water releasing toxic and corrosive fumes of hydrogen chloride and aqueous hydrochloric acid. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Target Organs: Respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, eyes, skin, mucous membranes.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes severe eye burns.
Skin: Causes skin burns. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison control center.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Exposure to heat may promote violent decomposition. Water reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas.
Extinguishing Media: Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. DO NOT USE WATER!
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 3; Flammability: 0; Instability: 2; Special Hazard: -W-

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection section). Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not expose spill to water. Do not get water inside containers. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Do not allow water to get into the container because of violent reaction. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Contents may develop pressure upon prolonged storage. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not allow contact with water. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Corrosives area. Water free area. Heat can cause thermal decomposition and pressure build-up inside containers. Store protected from moisture. Inspect periodically for damage or evidence of leaks or corrosion.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Aluminum chloride	2 mg/m3 TWA (as Al) (listed under Aluminum, soluble salts).	2 mg/m3 TWA (as Al) (listed under Aluminum, soluble salts).	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Aluminum chloride: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Crystalline powder
Appearance: yellow - fine
Odor: acrid odor - strong odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 0.004 mbar @ 50 deg C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:194 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Reacts.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.440
Molecular Formula:AlCl3
Molecular Weight:133.34

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Decomposes when heated. Reacts violently with water. Moisture sensitive. Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture or water from the air.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, exposure to moist air or water, heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Water, ethylene oxide, oxygen difluoride, phenols, nitro compounds (organic, e.g. nitrobenzene, nitroglycerine, picric acid, trinitrotoluene), perchloryl fluoride, benzene.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aluminum oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 7446-70-0: BD0525000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7446-70-0:
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 10%/6D (Intermittent);
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1130 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg;
     Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >2 gm/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7446-70-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No information found
Teratogenicity: Teratogenic effects have occurred in experimental animals.
Reproductive Effects: Adverse reproductive effects have occurred in experimental animals.
Mutagenicity: No information found
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: No information available.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Do not empty into drains.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS	ALUMINUM CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS
Hazard Class:	8	8
UN Number:	UN1726	UN1726
Packing Group:	II	II

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 7446-70-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 7446-70-0: immediate, delayed, reactive.
Section 313      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 7446-70-0 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Aluminum, soluble salts), New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, (listed as Aluminum, soluble salts), Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     C
Risk Phrases:
     R 34 Causes burns.

Safety Phrases:
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
     immediately (show the label where possible).
     S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
     S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
     .

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 7446-70-0: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 7446-70-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of E, F.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 7446-70-0 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 12/02/1997
Revision #7 Date: 11/29/2007

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