SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP -- ALUMINUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE  -- 6505-00N020235
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:06/27/1989
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N020235
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
CAGE:63145
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415
Company Name:VILTER MFG CORP
Address:5555 S PACKARD AVE
Box:City:CUDAHY
State:WI
ZIP:53110-2623
Country:US
Phone:414-744-0111
CAGE:63145

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

Ingred Name:ING 6:DFCLT AT FIRST & THEN ALMOST IMPOSS. VOMIT,
    WATERY/BLOODY DIARRHEA, TENESMUS, HEMOLYSIS, HEMATURIA, (SEE ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7:KIDNEY DMG, ANURIA, LIVER DMG W/JAUNDICE,
    HYPOTENSION, COLLAPSE & CONVLS MAY ALSO OCCUR. IN ANIMALS, (SEE ING
    9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 8:LETHARGY, ANOREXIA & DEATH OCCURRED AFTER ORAL
    DOSING. CHRONIC:INHAL:DEPENDING ON CONC/DURATION OF (SEE ING 10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 9:EXPOS, RPTD/PRLNGD EXPOS TO CORR SUBSTANCES MAY CAUSE
    INFLAMM & ULCERATIVE CHGS IN MOUTH, DENTAL DECAY(SEE ING 11)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 10:&POSS BRONCH & GI DISTURB. SKIN:DEPENDING ON
    CONC/DURATION OF EXPOS, RPTD/PRLNGD CNTCT MAY RSULT IN (SEE ING 12)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 11:IRRIT, DERM, SCARRING & SWEAT GLAND NECROSIS.
    EYE:EFTS DEPEND ON CONC/DURATION OF EXPOS. RPTD/PRLNGD (SEE ING 13)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 12:CNTCT W/CORR SUBSTANCES MAY RESULT IN CONJUNCT/EFTS
    AS IN ACUTE EXPOS. INGEST:DEPENDING ON CONC,RPTD (SEE ING 14)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 13:INGEST OF CORR SUBSTANCES MAY RESULT IN EFTS AS
    W/ACUTE INGEST. LONG-TERM FEEDING OF RATS W/ALUMINUM (SEE ING 15)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 14:CHLORIDE AT 100-200MG/KG RETARDED GROWTH & DISTURBED
    PHOSPHATE & CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM. REPRO EFTS (SEE ING 16)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 15:HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN ANIMALS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:FIRST AID PROC:OF WATER, OCCSNLY LIFTING LIDS UNTIL NO EVID
    OF CHEM REMAINS (AT LEAST 15-20 MIN). CONTINUE (SEE ING 18)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 17:IRRIGATING W/NORMAL SALINE UNTIL PH RETURNED TO NORM
    (30-60 MIN). COVER W/STERILE BANDAGES. GET MD (SEE ING 19)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 18:IMMED. INGEST:DILUTE POISON IMMED W/LG AMTS OF
    WATER/MILK & REMOVE BY GASTRIC LAVAGE UNLESS VOMITING.(SEE ING 20)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 19:GET MD IMMED. ADMIN OF GASTRIC LAVAGE SHOULD BE
    PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED MEDICAL PERSONNEL. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE (LIMITS AS AL SOLUBLE SALTS)
CAS:7784-13-6
RTECS #:BD0530000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3

Ingred Name:SUPP DATA:HEXAHYDRATE WAS TESTED BY APPLYING 100MG OF
    CRYSTALS TO CORNEA OF RABBITS, IMMEDIATE BLAPHAROSPASM (SEE ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 2:OCCURRED. WHEN CRYSTALS WERE ALLOWED TO REMAIN UNTIL
    WASHED AWAY BY TEARS, CAUSED TRANSIENT EPITHELIAL (SEE ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 3:DMG & PERSISTENT FAINT NEBULA IN CORNEAL STROMA.
    ANHYDROUS FORM MAY CAUSE REDNESS,PAIN,BLURRED VISION, (SEE ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4:& CORNEAL BURNS WHICH GENERALLY HEAL W/I 2 DAYS.
    INGEST:CORR. CORR METAL SALTS MAY CAUSE BURNING PAIN (SEE ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 5:IN MOUTH & THROAT & SEVERE BURNS OF MUC MEMBS. MAY BE
    DISCOLORATION OF TISS. SWALLOWING & SPEECH MAY BE(SEE ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT)3730 MG/M3.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:CORR. HEXAHYDRATE FORM IS
    IRRIT TO MUC MEMB. ANHYDROUS FORMS CORR HYDROCHLORIC ACID ON CNTCT
    W/MOISTURE. INHAL OF CORR SUBSTANCES MAY CAUSE SYMPS OF RESP TRACT
    IRRIT, POSS INCLDG COUGHING,  CHOKING, PAIN IN NOSE, MOUTH & THROAT
    &BURNS OF MUC MEMBS. IF SUFFICIENT QTYS INHALED, PULM EDEMA(SEE
    EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:MAY DEVELOP, OFTEN W/LATEN PERIOD OF
    5-72 HRS. SYMPS MAY INCLUDE TIGHT IN CHEST, DYSPNIA, FROTHY SPUTUM,
    CYANOSIS & DIZZ. PHYS FINDINGS MAY INCLUDE WEAK, RAPID PULSE,
    HYPOTENSION, HEMOCONC &  MOIST RALES. SKIN:CORR. DIRECT CNTCT
    W/HEXAHYDRATE FORM MAY CAUSE IRRIT & ANHYDROUS:ESPECIALLY ON MOIST
    SKIN,(SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS, OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG STOPPED, GIVE ARTF
    RESP. MAINTAIN AIRWAY & BLOOD PRESS & GIVE O2. KEEP WARM/AT REST.
    TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY/SUPPORTIVELY. GET MD IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAMD CLT HG/SHOES IMMED. WASH W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS OF
    WATER UNTIL NO BURNS, COVER AREA W/STERILE, DRY DRESSING. BANDAGE
    SECURELY,NOT TOO TIGHTLY. GET MD IMMED. EYE:WASH IMMED W/LG AMTS
    (SEE ING 17)

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY OR
    STANDARD FOAM. LG FIRES:USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR STANDARD FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
    . MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF POSS. COOL CNTNRS EXPSD TO FLAMES
    W/WATER FROM SIDE UNTIL WELL (SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT USE WATER DIRECTLY ON MATL. IF LG
    AMTS OF COMBUSTIBLE MATLS INVOLVED, USE WATER SPRAY/FOG IN FLOODING
    AMTS. AVOID BRTHG CORR DUSTS, FUMES FROM(SUPP DATA)

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

Spill Release Procedures:LG SPILL:SWEEP UP W/ MINIMUM OF DUSTING &
    PLACE INTO SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER
    DISPOSAL. RESIDUE SHOULD BE CLEANED UP USING HEPA FILTER VACUUM.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES. STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. PROTECT AGAINST LIGHT &
    MOISTURE. OBSERVE ALL FED, STATE & LOCAL REGS FOR STORAGE.
Other Precautions:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY. FLAMMABLE,
    POISONOUS GASES MAY ACCUMULATE IN TANKS & HOPPER CARS. MAY IGNITE
    COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC.). AVOID ALL CONTACT WITH
    PRODUCT.

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

Respiratory Protection:THE SPECIFIC RESPIRATOR SELECTED MUST BE BASED
    ON CONTAM LEVELS FOUND IN WORK PLACE, MUST NOT EXCEED WORKING
    LIMITS OF RESPIRATOR & BE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED. REFER TO ORIGINAL
    MSDS FOR SPECIFIC RESPIRAT ORY RECOMMENDATIONS .
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION TO
    MEET PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT. EYE WASH
    FOUNTAIN & QUICK DRENCH SHOWER W/I IMMED WORK AREA FOR EMERGENCY
    USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
APPEAR/ODOR:& SWEET ASTRINGENT TASTE. FIRE FIGHT PROC:AFTER FIRE OUT.
    STAY AWAY FROM STOR TANK ENDS. EXPLO HAZ:BURNING MATL, KEEP UPWIND.
    EFTS OF OVEREXP:MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRIT, PAIN & POSS BURNS. ALU
    MINUM SALTS SUSPECTED OF BEING SENSITIZERS BUT ALLERGIC SENSITIVITY
    IS EXCEEDINGLY RARE. EYE:CORR. WHEN (SEE ING 2)

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:360F,182C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:212F,100C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 100C
Spec Gravity:2.398
pH:ACIDIC
Solubility in Water:111%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,WHITE/YELLOW DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS OR
    POWDER W/PUNGENT ODOR(SUPP DATA

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REFER TO ORIGINAL MSDS .
Stability Condition to Avoid:ABNORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS INCLUDE
    TOXIC AND CORROSIVE HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE, CONTACT DIRECTOR
    OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

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