MSDS Name:   Aluminum nitrate nonahydrate
Synonym:   Aluminum trinitrate nonahydrate; Nitric acid, aluminum salt, nonahydrate.
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**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
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| 7784-27-2 |Aluminum nitrate nonahydrate | 100 | unlisted |
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Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: XN O
Risk Phrases: 22 36 8

**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes. Contact with combustible
material may cause fire.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).

Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation. May cause conjunctivitis. May cause
permanent corneal opacification.
Skin:
May cause severe irritation and possible burns.
Ingestion:
Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness, drowsiness,
headache, shortness of breath, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin
due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), rapid heart rate and
chocolate-brown colored blood. Ingestion of nitrate containing
compounds can lead to methemoglobinemia. May cause nausea, vomiting,
and diarrhea, possibly with blood.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause methemoglobinemia,
cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation
of the blood), convulsions, tachycardia, dyspnea (labored breathing),
and death. Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness,
drowsiness, headache, shortness of breath, cyanosis (bluish
discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood),
rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown blood. May cause acute pulmonary
edema, asphyxia, chemical pneumonitis, and upper airway obstruction
caused by edema.
Chronic:
May cause methemoglobinemia, which is characterized by
chocolate-brown colored blood, headache, weakness, dizziness, breath
shortness, cyanosis (bluish skin due to deficient oxygenation of
blood), rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and possible death. Adverse
reproductive effects have been reported in animals.

**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical aid if cough or
other symptoms appear. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If
breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a
suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
For methemoglobinemia, administer oxygen alone or with Methylene
Blue depending on the methemoglobin concentration in the blood.
Antidote:
Methylene blue, alone or in combination with oxygen is indicated as
a treatment in nitrite induced methemoglobinemia.

**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may
cause fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be
generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to
keep fire-exposed containers cool. Use water with caution and in
flooding amounts. Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
Contact professional fire-fighters immediately. Cool containers with
flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. For small
fires, do NOT use dry chemicals, carbon dioxide, halon or foams.
USE WATER ONLY. For large fires, flood fire area with water from a
distance.

**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to
waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Remove all sources of ignition. Do not use combustible materials such
as paper towels to clean up spill.

**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Empty containers retain
product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep
container tightly closed. Avoid contact with clothing and other
combustible materials. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Avoid ingestion
and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill,
grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Do not store near
combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in
a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Keep away from flammable liquids. Store protected from moisture.

**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7784-27-2:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2
mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts):
mg/m3 STEL

Belgium - TWA: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VLE (
Al)
France - VME: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VME
Germany: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VME
Malaysia: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 TWA (as Al
Spain: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VLA-ED (as Al
CAS# 13473-90-0:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2
mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts):
mg/m3 STEL

Belgium - TWA: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VLE (
Al)
France - VME: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VME
Germany: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VME
Malaysia: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 TWA (as Al
Spain: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VLA-ED (as Al

Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron. Wear appropriate clothing to
prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149
approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the
positive pressure mode with emergency escape
provisions.

**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State: solid
Color: colorless or white
Odor: odorless
pH: Acidic in solution.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 73 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: 135 deg C
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: Al(NO3)3.9H2O
Molecular Weight: 375.13

**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Deliquescent
(tending to absorb atmospheric water vapor and become liquid).
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, aluminum
oxide, aluminum fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

RTECS#:
CAS# 7784-27-2: BD1050000
CAS# 13473-90-0: BD1040000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7784-27-2: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3980 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 =
3671 mg/kg.
CAS# 13473-90-0: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe; Draize
test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 10%/6D
(Intermittent); Oral, mouse: LD50 = 370 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 204
mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Aluminum nitrate nonahydrate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Aluminum nitrate anhydrous -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****



**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

IATA
Shipping Name: ALUMINIUM NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1438
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: ALUMINIUM NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1438
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: ALUMINIUM NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1438
Packing group: III

**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN O
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36 Irritating to eyes.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 17 Keep away from combustible material.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7784-27-2: No information available.
CAS# 13473-90-0: 1
Canada
CAS# 13473-90-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7784-27-2 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 13473-90-0 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7784-27-2 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate.
It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form
is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
CAS# 13473-90-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

Text for R-phrases from Section 2
MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997 Revision #6 Date: 8/09/2004

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