J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- ALUMINUM CHLORIDE,ANHYDROUS  -- 6810-00-241-1201
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM CHLORIDE,ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:12/23/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1201
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:EO543
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
CAGE:EO543
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7446-70-0
RTECS #:BD0525000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3 (AS AL)
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 (AS AL);8990

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT W/SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION OR BURNS. INGEST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION/BURNING TO MOUTH &
    STOMACH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST-DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT,IF CONSC,GIVE LGE AMTS WATER;GET
    MED ATTN. INHAL-GET TO FRESH AIR;GIVE ARTIF RESPIR IF REQD. EYES OR
    SKIN-FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN;REMOVE CONTAM CLOTH & SHOES & WASH BEFORE
    REUS E.GET MED ATTN.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE. DO NOT USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTND BREATH APPARATUS W/FULL
    FACEPIECE IN POS PRESS MODE & PROTECT EQUIP. DO NOT GET WATER
    INSIDE CONTNRS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:A VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION OCCURS
    W/WATER. SUFFICIENT HEAT MAY BE PRODUCED TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE
    MATLS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE SLF-CONTND BREATH APPARATUS & FULL PROTECT
    CLOTHING. DO NOT USE WATER. W/CLEAN SHOVEL,PLACE MATL INTO
    CLEAN,DRY CONTNR & COVER. MOVE CONTNRS FM SPILL AREA.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTNR TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    SEPARATELY & AWAY FM FLAM/COMBUST MATLS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV EXCEEDED-USE SELF CONTND BREATH
    APPARATUS.
Ventilation:GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV RQMTS
Protective Gloves:YES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=182.2C, 360.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Density:4.5
Spec Gravity:2.44
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE TO YELLOW THRU GRAY TO WHITE POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IAW ALL APPLICABLE FED,STATE & LOCAL REGS.

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