SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 202584 ALUMINUM POWDER -200 MESH 99.95+%  -- 6810-00F056533
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:202584 ALUMINUM POWDER -200 MESH 99.95+%
MSDS Date:08/01/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F056533
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
Company Name:FLUKA CHEMICAL CORP
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL
Box:City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:63181
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM	*98-2*
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: 99.95%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM (DUST)

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION/INHALATION: HARMFUL, MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN:
    FLUSH W/WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: WASH OUT
    MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL POWDER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE SOLID. EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER
    FIRE CONDITIONS. DON'T EXPOSE TO AIR & FIRE. MATERIALS IN POWDER
    FORM ARE CAPABLE OF CREATING A DUST EXPLOSION. (SUPP)

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF SOURCES OF IGNITION.
    WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY
    RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
    AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTI LATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY
    FROM HEAT, OPEN FLAME & IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    STORE UNDER NITROGEN. AIR & MOISTURE SENSITIVE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT & INHALATION. NO SMOKING.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 1400F.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1220.66F
Spec Gravity:2.702
Appearance and Odor:GREY POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDES. OXIDIZING AGENTS, HALOGENS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, OPEN FLAME, AIR & MOISTURE
    SENSITIVE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION: ALUMINUM OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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