MSDS Name: Aluminum (Metallic, Powder)
Catalog Numbers: S79891, S79891-1, A559-500, S798911
Synonyms: None.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Skin: In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
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. Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Dust can be an explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. May ignite or explode on contact with steam or moist air. Aluminum powder may evolve hydrogen gas in contact with water and finely divided dust may be ignited by naked lights or sparks. Polished aluminum powders which have been treated with oils or wax for printing or paint purposes are not generally dangerous. Bulk dust when damp with water may heat spontaneously. Hazard greater as fineness increases.
Extinguishing Media: DO NOT USE WATER! Do NOT get water inside containers. Contact professional fire-fighters immediately. Do NOT use CO2 or halogenated extinguishing agents. Smother with dry sand, dry clay, dry ground limestone (CaCO3), or use approved Class D extinguishers.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Do not expose spill to water. Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable, dry disposal container.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Do not allow water to get into the container because of violent reaction. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not allow contact with water. Keep from contact with moist air and steam. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from water. Flammables-area. Keep containers tightly closed. Keep away from acidic, alkaline, combustible and oxidizing materials. Separate from halogenated compounds.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Aluminum	10 mg/m3 TWA (metal dust)	total: 10 mg/m3 TWA; respirable dust: 5 mg/m3 TWA; pyro powders and welding fume s: 5 mg/m3 TWA; soluble salts and alkyls: 2 mg/m3 TWA	15 mg/m3 TWA (total

OSHA Vacated PELs: Aluminum: total dust, as Al: 15 mg/m3 TWA; respirable fraction, as Al: 5 mg/m3 TWA
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 a respirator's use.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Powder
Appearance: silver-gray
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 2467 deg C @ 760 mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point:660 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 760 deg C ( 1,400.00 deg F)
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Decomposition Temperature:> 2400 deg C
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 0; Flammability: 3; Reactivity: 1
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility: insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density:2.7020g/cm3
Molecular Formula:Al
Molecular Weight:26.98

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Aluminum powder may evolve hydrogen gas in contact with water, and finely divided dust may be ignited by naked lights or sparks. Polished aluminum powders which have been treated with oils or wax for printing or paint purposes are not generally dangerous. Uncoated aluminum powder reacts with strong acid and strong alkalies to release hydrogen gas.
Conditions to Avoid: Ignition sources, dust generation, exposure to air, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acids, alkalies, acid chlorides, halogenated agents, metal salts, strong oxidizing agents, Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases., ammonium nitrate, ammonium persulfate, antimony, arsenic oxides, barium bromate, barium chlorate, barium iodate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen gas, aluminum oxide, aluminum fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 7429-90-5: BD0330000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7429-90-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: Chronic exposure to aluminum has produced numbness in finge rs and (in one case) brain effects.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Other Studies: No data available.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

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	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	ALUMINUM POWDER,UNCOATED				ALUMINUM POWDER UNCOATED
Hazard Class:	4.3				4.3
UN Number:	UN1396				UN1396
Packing Group:	II				II
Additional Info:					NON-PYROPHORIC

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 7429-90-5 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.
SARA

Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 7429-90-5: acute, chronic.
Section 313
This material contains Aluminum (CAS# 7429-90-5, 100%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
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# 7429-90-5 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
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:
F
Risk Phrases:
R 15 Contact with water liberates highly flammable
gases.
R 17 Spontaneously flammable in air.

Safety Phrases:
S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S 43A In case of fire, use dry chemical (never use
water).

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7429-90-5: 0
Canada
CAS# 7429-90-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 7429-90-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of B6, D2B.
CAS# 7429-90-5 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7429-90-5: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 2 mg/m
3 (salts) OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 5 mg/m3 (fumes) OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 5 mg/m
3 (resp. dust) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 2 mg/m3 (sal
ts) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 5 mg/m3 (fumes) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp. d
ust) OEL-DENMARK:TWA 10 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-DENMARK:TWA 2 mg/m3 (
salts) OEL-DENMARK:TWA 5 mg/m3 (fumes) OEL-FINLAND:TWA 2 mg/m3 (salt
s) OEL-FRANCE:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-FRANCE:TWA 2 mg/m3 (salts) OEL-FRANC
E:TWA 5 mg/m3 (fumes) OEL-FRANCE:TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-GERMAN
Y:TWA 6 mg/m3 OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 5 mg/m3 OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 2 mg/m3;STEL
4 mg/m3 (salts) JAN9 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 10 mg/m3 (resp. dust) O
EL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 2 mg/m3 (salts) OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 2 mg/m3 OEL-S
WEDEN:TWA 10 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 2 mg/m3 (salts) OEL-S
WEDEN:TWA 4 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-SWITZERLAN
D:TWA 2 mg/m3 (salts) OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 6 mg/m3 (fumes) OEL-SWITZE
RLAND:TWA 6 mg/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 6 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-UNITE
D KINGDOM:TWA 10 mg/m3;STEL 20 mg/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 10 mg/m3;
STEL 20 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 2 mg/m3 (salts) OE
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Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 6/25/1999
Revision #3 Date: 2/15/2001
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