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ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ICSC: 0373
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Alumina hydrate
Aluminum oxide trihydrate
Trihydroxyaluminum
AlH3O3/Al(OH)3
Molecular mass: 78.0
CAS # 21645-51-2
RTECS # BD0940000
ICSC # 0373
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

  • INHALATION

    		• Local exhaust.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN

    		• Protective gloves.
    		Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
  • EYES

    		• Safety spectacles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION


    		• Rinse mouth. Rest.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Sweep spilled substance into containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.


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    ICSC: 0373 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ICSC: 0373

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     ODOURLESS WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.
    MAK: ppm; 1.5 mg/m3; (1997)


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

    INHALATION RISK:
     Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Melting point: (see Notes) 300°C
    Density: 2.42 g/cm3
    		 Solubility in water: none
    Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    The apparent melting point caused by loss of crystal water is given. Alugel, Alumigel, Alusal, Amphogel, Almogastrin, Higilite, Hychol 705, Hydrafil, Hydral 705, Liquigel, Martinal, and Reheis F 1000 are trade names.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0373 ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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