Aluminium Sulphate Safety Data Sheet

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CAS NO. 10043-01-3
EINECS NO. 233-135-0
FORMULA Al2(SO4)3
MOL WT. 342.14
H.S. CODE 2833.22
SYNONYMS
Alum; Aluminium sulphate; Aluminum Alum; Aluminum sulfate, anhydrous; Aluminum trisulfate Anhydrous; Cake Alum; Dialuminum sulfate; Sulfuric acid

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE white to off-white lump or powder
MELTING POINT 770 C (Decomposes)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 2.7
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Soluble
pH >2.9 (5% solution)
NFPA RATINGS Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
FLASH POINT Not considered to be a fire hazard
STABILITY Stable under ordinary conditions

 

FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin Contact :
Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with copious quantities of water.
Eye Contact :
Immediately irrigate with water for at least 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation :
Leave the area immediately. If symptoms occur seek medical advice.
Ingestion : Provided patient is conscious wash out mouth with water and give 5% Sodium Bicarbonate solution followed by a demulcent such as milk.
Further Medical Advice :
If in doubt seek medical attention.