ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP -- ALUMINUM CHLORIDE,ANHYDROUS  -- 6810-00-236-0087
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM CHLORIDE,ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-236-0087
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP
Address:COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
Box:1087R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07960
Country:US
CAGE:1L168
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:1087R
CAGE:1L168
Company Name:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
Address:Box:2332R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962-2332
Country:US
Phone:201-455-4414
CAGE:1L164

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7446-70-0
RTECS #:BD0525000
Fraction by Wt: UNK
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3 (AS AL)
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 (AS AL);8990

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:INHALE:RESPIR IRRITNTS.INGEST:GI
    IRRITNT.EYE,SKIN IRRITNT.MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES,SKIN:FLUSH W WATER AT LEAST 15 MIN.INGEST:GIVE WATER OR
    MILK.DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING OR ATTEMPT TO NEUTRALIZE ACID.GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR INHALATION,IRRITATION OR BURNS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REAC W H*2O TO GENERATE HEAT & HCL
    FUMES.HYDROLYZES TO HCL IN WATER SOLUTIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL INTO METAL DRUM W COVER & PRESS
    VENT.USE WATER SPRAY W CAUSTION(HCL GENERATED).NEUTRALIZE RESIDUE W
    ALKALI(SODA ASH,LIME,LIMESTONE) & FLUSH TO SEWER IF DISPOSAL
    REGULATIONS PERMIT.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONT MAY BE UNDER PRESS;OPEN
    CAUTIOUSLY.STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED AREA IN CLOSED METAL
    OR H*2O PROOF CONT.STORE AWAY FROM MOISTUR/INCOMPATIBLS

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPRD RESPRATOR FOR DUSTS/HCL
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO MAINTN EXPOSURE BELOW ACCEPTABLE HYGIENE
    PRACTCE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:HARD HAT,FACE SHIELD,LONG SLEEVE
    SHIRT,TROUSERS,BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT STORE NEAR CORROSIVES,MOISTURE.CHLORINE EVOLVED IF CONTACT
    W/ACIDS & WATER.AMMONIA EVOLVED IF CONTACT WITH BASES.STORAGE CODE
    BASED ON THESE INCOMPATIBILITIES.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUBLIM 180C
Vapor Density:9.2
Spec Gravity:2.44
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY TO YELLOWISH POWDERY CRYSTALS,HCL ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT W H*2O,MOISTURE,HUMID AIR.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID WATER CONTACT IF POSSIBLE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL GAS,HCL(MURIATIC)

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.CONTACT WUPPLIER FOR
    SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DISPOSAL.IF NO CONTACT W
    SUPPLIER.SLOWLY POUR INTO LG VESSEL O NAHCO*3;MIX;ADD TO H*2O WHILE
    STIRRING.FLUSH THROUGH DRAIN/S EWER IF REGIONAL REGULATIONS PERMIT.

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