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Aluminum |
CAS 7429-90-5 | ||
Al |
RTECS BD0330000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names Aluminium, Aluminum metal, Aluminum powder, Elemental aluminum |
DOT ID & Guide 1309 170 (powder, coated) 1396 138 (powder, uncoated) 9260 169 (molten) |
Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) | ||
OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) | |||
IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion |
Physical Description Silvery-white, malleable, ductile, odorless metal. |
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MW: 27.0 |
BP: 4221°F |
MLT: 1220°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
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Sp.Gr: 2.70 |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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Combustible Solid, finely divided dust is easily ignited; may cause explosions. | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers & acids, halogenated hydrocarbons [Note: Corrodes in contact with acids & other metals. Ignition may occur if powders are mixed with halogens, carbon disulfide, or methyl chloride.] |
Measurement Methods NIOSH 7013, 7300, 7301, 7303; OSHA ID121 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: No recommendation Eyes: No recommendation Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Breathing: Fresh air |
Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact | |
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system | |
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0988 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0011 |