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Material Safety Data Sheet Distributed by: Rocky Mountain Reagents, Inc <br />Material Name: Aluminum Sulfate Part Number: A1055 ID: C1 -166 <br />* * * Section 3 - Hazards Identification (Continued) <br />Potential Health Effects: Inhalation <br />Dusts of this Aluminum Sulfate form sulfuric acid when in contact with moisture in air or tissues. Inhalation of dust or mist is <br />irritating to respiratory tract and mouth. Symptoms of irritation may include coughing, congestion and sore throat. Inhalation of <br />high airborne concentrations may cause constriction of the airways and can result in potentially fatal pulmonary edema <br />(accumulation of fluid in lungs). Chronic inhalation may cause permanent lung damage and reduction of lung function, due to <br />potential for the formation of sulfuric acid, which is corrosive. <br />HMIS Ratings: Health Hazard: 2* Fire Hazard: 0 Physical Hazard: 1 <br />Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard <br />II * * * Section 4 - First Aid Measures * * * II <br />First Aid: Eyes <br />Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of room temperature water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids, for at least 15 <br />minutes. If symptoms persist after 15 minutes of irrigation, seek medical attention. <br />First Aid: Skin <br />Remove all contaminated clothing. For skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 minutes. Seek <br />immediate medical attention if irritation develops or persists. <br />First Aid: Inhalation <br />Remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use <br />mouth -to -mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask <br />equipped with a one -way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Get <br />immediate medical attention. <br />First Aid: Ingestion <br />DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, unless directed by medical personnel. Have victim rinse mouth thoroughly with water, if <br />conscious. Never give anything by mouth to a victim who is unconscious or having convulsions. Contact a physician or poison <br />control center immediately. <br />First Aid: Notes to Physician <br />Treatment is largely symptomatic. If contamination of eyes has occurred, administer anesthetic drops to facilitate eye irrigation. Be <br />observant for pulmonary edema after inhalation exposure. <br />* * * Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures <br />Flash Point: Not combustible Method Used: Not applicable <br />Upper Flammable Limit (UFL): Not applicable Lower Flammable Limit (LFL): Not applicable <br />Auto Ignition: Not applicable Flammability Classification: Not applicable <br />Rate of Burning: Not applicable <br />General Fire Hazards <br />Product will not ignite, but may burn. Caution: Sufficient heat may produce toxic gases. Product will decompose at its melting <br />point [770 °C (1418 °F)]. In contact with water and metals, flammable hydrogen gas can be generated which can result in a fire <br />hazard. Sealed containers can rupture violently in the heat of a fire. <br />Hazardous Combustion Products <br />When heated above 650 -770 °C (1200- 1418 °F) Aluminum Sulfate forms sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide, aluminum oxide and <br />sulfuric acid. <br />Extinguishing Media <br />Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide. Do not use water; corrosive sulfuric acid will form. <br />Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions <br />Firefighters should wear full protective clothing. Move container from fire area, if this is without risk. Fight fire from a safe <br />distance. Cool containers with fine water spray, taking care to avoid wetting product. <br />NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Fire: 0 Instability: 1 Other: <br />Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal I = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe <br />Issue Date: 4/27/99 08:45:30 CLW Page 2 of 8 Revision Date: 01/04/08 12:30 pm HDF <br />