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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY:
PRODUCT NAME: ALUM (POTASH)
PART No.: RM 009
SYNONYMS, TRADE NAMES: POTASH ALUM, POTASSIUM ALUMINIUM SULPHATE
SUPPLIER: Charnwood Book
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
CAS No.: 7784-24-9
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Not regarded as a health hazard under current legislation.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
GENERAL: IN ALL CASES OF DOUBT OR WHEN SYMPTOMS PERSIST, ALWAYS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
INHALATION: Move affected person to fresh air. If recovery not rapid, seek medical attention.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. In case of spontaneous vomiting, be sure that vomit can freely drain because of danger of suffocation. Only when conscious, rinse mouth with plenty of water and give plenty of water to drink - (approx 500ml). Keep patient at rest and obtain medical attention.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before re-use.
EYES: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes while lifting the eye lids. Seek medical attention. Continue to rinse.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing media suitable against surrounding fire or the cause of fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Take measures to retain water used for extinguishing. Do not release contaminated: water into drains, soil and surface water. Dispose of contaminated water and soil according to local regulations.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS Toxic or corrosive vapours may be released in fire situation
PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
PERSONAL PRECAUTION IN SPILL Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear appropriate protective clothing.
PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT Prevent contamination of soil, drains and surface water.:
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: Cover spillage with damp inert material, take-up or collect and place into a suitable closable labelled container for disposal. Wash the area clean with water and detergent, observing environmental requirements
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
USAGE PRECAUTIONS: HANDLING - Product should be used in accordance with good industrial principles for handling and storing of hazardous chemicals. Avoid creating or raising dust.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place, in securely closed original container
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:
INGREDIENT NAME CAS No STD LT EXP 8 Hrs ST EXP 15 Min
ALUM (POTASH) 7784-24-9 OES 2 mg/m3
INGREDIENT COMMENTS Refer to current edition of HSE Guidance Note EH40 - entry under aluminium salts, soluble. No specific OES assigned, however for dusts of any kind, ensure LTEL (8-hour TWA ref. period) level does not exceed 10 mg.m3 for total inhalable dust or 4 mg.m3 for respirable dust (or) as recommended in current edition of EH40.
VENTILATION: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. If unable to control dust emissions below recommended limits, an approved respiratory protection must be used at all times at least to (EN 149) FFP 2S level of protection.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES Use impervious gloves
EYE PROTECTION: Wear approved safety goggles
OTHER PROTECTION: Wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the quantity of material handled
HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES SKIN PROTECTION - apply barrier cream to hands and exposed skin. Regularly vacuum dust to minimise the potential of air-borne exposure
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE White crystals.
pH-VALUE, DILUTED SOLUTION : 3.3
Concentration %M (10% aqueous solution )
SOLUBILITY VALUE (g/100g H2O 20°C) 11.3
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
STABILITY Stable under normal conditions of use
MATERIALS TO AVOID Cyanides, sulphides and carbonates
HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS Thermal decomposition may release toxic and corrosive oxides of sulphur if heated above 600°C
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Low order of acute toxicity. LD 50 - 30g/oral (human)
HEALTH HAZARDS, GENERAL May cause irritation to eyes, skin, and mucous membranes
INGESTION Ingestion will cause gastric irritation and vomiting
SKIN Astringent property may cause tightening of the skin.
EYES May cause irritation to eyes.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No specific data or information available regarding environmental impact. Discharge to aquatic environments should be avoided as it may lead to localised adverse effects. (due to pH shift of solution).
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
DISPOSAL METHODS Via authorised/licenced waste disposal contractor to an approved waste disposal site, observing all local and national regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
Not classified as hazardous for transport.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
This product does not require classification, however the following is suggested for supply -Irritating to eyes.
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