Alum Cair (Aluminium Sulfate Liquid) Material Datasheet
1. Identification of the substance/mixture
| 1.1. | Product identifier Product name : Aluminium sulfate (liquid) | |
| 1.2. | Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and advised against Identified uses : Water purification , Sewage treatment , Deodorizer and decolorizing in petroleum refinery processes, Water proofing agent for concrete, Sizing paper and pH control, Clarifying agent for fats and oil. |
2. Hazard Identification
| 2.1. | Classification of the substance or mixture This substance is not classified as dangerous according to European Union legislation. | |
| 2.2. | GHS label elements Labeling (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008) Precautionary statements P 262 : Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Labeling (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC) S – phrase(s) 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes |
3. Composition / information on ingredients
| Formula | : | Al2(SO4)3.inH2O |
| CAS No. | : | 7784-31-8 Hydrate |
| EC No. | : | 233-135-0 |
| Molar mass | : | 342 g/mol |
4. First aid measures
| After inhalation : fresh air. After skin contact : wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. After swallowing : make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell |
5. Fire-fighting measures
| Suitable Extinguishing media use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Special hazards during fire fighting No combustible. Fire may cause evolution of Sulphur oxides. Special protective equipment for fire fighters in the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. |
6. Accidental release measures
| Personal precautions Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. Environmental precautions Do not empty into drains Methods for cleaning up Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts. |
7. Handling and storage
Handling Storage |
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Respiratory protection
Required when dusts are generated.
Eye protection
Safety glasses
Hygiene measures
Change contamined clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
9. Physical and chemical properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
| Form Colour Odour pH Viscocity, dynamic Melting point Boiling point/boiling range Ignition temperature Flash point Oxidizing properties Flammability Lower explosion limit Upper explosion limit Vapour pressure Relative vapour density Density Bulk Density Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) | Liquid yellow to brownish liquid odourless >3 (2% solution at 27oC) no data available not applicablee 120 °C not applicable not applicable no data available no data available not applicable not applicable no data available not applicable no data available no data available 1300 kg/m3 (liquid) |
9.2 Other data
| Solubility/qualitative Water solubility Partition coefficient: n- Octanol/water Evaporation rate | no data available highly soluble not applicable no data available |
10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid
No information available
Chemical stability
Stable under ordinary conditions of use storage
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No information available
Incompatible materials
No information available
Hazardous decomposition products
On strong heating toxic fumes sulfur oxides
11. Toxicological information
| Acute oral toxicity LD50 rat Dose: > 9000 mg/kg (RTECS) Further information Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. |
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulative potential Result of PBT and vPvB assessment Other adverse effects |
13. Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Cleaned up material may be a hazardous waste. DO NOT flush to surface water or sanitary sewer system. Waste must be disposed of in accordance with local environmental control regulations.
14. Transport information
No classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
15. Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture EU regulations
Major Accident Hazard 96/82/EC
Legislation Directive 96/82/EC
National Legislation Storage class 10 – 13 Other liquids and solids
16. Other information
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Alum Cair (Aluminium Sulfate Liquid) Product Information
Product Identification
| Product Name | Aluminum Sulfate | |
| Chemical Formula | Al2(SO4)3.inH2O | |
| Synonym | Alum, Aluminum alum | |
| Registrations | CAS-Nr..7784-31-8(Hydrate) | |
| Appearance | Yellow to brownish liquid |
Packing
| 10 - 20 ton In tank car |
Applications
Water Purification Sewage Treatment Water Proofing Agent for concrete Sizing Paper and pH Control Clarifying Agent for Fats and Oil Deodorizer and Decolorizer in Petroleum Refinery Processes |
Product Specification | Granular | Powder | Liquid | |||
| Standard | Special Grade | |||||
| < 12 mm | (1-3) mm | (1-12) mm | ||||
| Particle size | Unit % | < 12 mm 98% min | (1-3) mm 85% min | (1-12) mm 90% min | < 2 mm 98% min | |
| Bulk Density | g/cm3 | 0.83-0.87 | 0.84-0.89 | 0.83-0.87 | 0.90-0.93 | |
| Specific Gravity (20oC) | g/cm3 | 1.3 min | ||||
| Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) | % | 17 min | 8 min | |||
| Water insoluble Matter | % | 0.5 max | 0.25 max | |||
| Iron (Fe) | % | 0.01 max | 0.01 max | |||
| Heavy metal (as Pb) | % | 0.0010 max | 0.0010 max | |||
| Arsenic (As) | % | 0.0002 max | 0.0002 max | |||
| pH 1 % solution (solid) | 3.0 min | |||||
| pH 2 % solution (liquid) | 3.0 min | |||||
Testing method :
- Singapore Standard 36 : 1971
- SNI 0032-2011 - Solid & liquid