Product Name: Aluminum Citrate
Chemical Formula: C6H5AlO7
Synonyms: Citrato de aluminio, Trisodium Aluminum Citrate
Use: Water treatment, laboratory reagent, pharmaceutical applications
Supplier: ChemSource Laboratories, 980 Science Park Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Contact Information: 1-800-555-ALUM
Emergency Telephone: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
Recommended Restriction: Industrial and laboratory use only
Date Prepared: February 2024
Classification: Not classified as a hazardous substance under GHS criteria
Signal Word: None
Pictograms: None
Hazard Statements: Dust may cause temporary eye or respiratory irritation. Not a fire hazard.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Ensure proper ventilation.
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation may lead to coughing or throat irritation; eye contact can cause redness or mild discomfort; ingestion may result in mild gastrointestinal upset. No chronic health hazards known.
NFPA Rating: Health: 1, Flammability: 0, Instability: 0
Chemical Name: Aluminum Citrate
CAS Number: 31142-56-0
Concentration: >98% Pure
Impurities: Typically less than 1%; water, trace metals
Other Ingredients: None
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if cough or difficulty breathing persists.
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation develops, consult a physician.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if easy to do. Continue rinsing until irritation subsides. Seek medical care for persistent discomfort.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Drink water if conscious. Seek medical advice if feeling unwell.
Most Important Symptoms: Mild irritation of eyes or throat, gastrointestinal discomfort.
Immediate Medical Attention Needed: Not generally expected to be required, except in cases of severe exposure or allergic reaction.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, or foam.
Specific Hazards: Does not ignite easily. Fine dust dispersed in air may pose a minor explosion risk, though not significant in normal handling.
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Standard protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Special Procedures: Move containers from fire area if it is possible to do safely. Prevent water runoff from entering sewers or waterways.
Decomposition Products: May release small amounts of oxides of aluminum and carbon if exposed to high heat.
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, goggles, dust mask or respirator. Clear unnecessary personnel from area.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent release to drains or surface waters. Sweep up spills without generating airborne dust.
Cleanup Methods: Gently sweep or use a HEPA vacuum to collect spilled material. Place in a labeled waste container. Wash spill area with water after material pickup is complete.
Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Handling: Use in well-ventilated area to minimize dust. Wear suitable protective equipment and avoid contact with eyes and skin. Practice good industrial hygiene—wash hands after handling.
Storage Conditions: Store in a tightly closed container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated space. Keep container away from food and incompatible substances, such as strong acids and bases.
Storage Life: Stable under recommended conditions for at least twelve months.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, acids and bases.
Safe Transfer: Use clean tools and containers. Avoid dust dispersal during transfer.
Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH exposure limits.
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust or general ventilation recommended to control dust.
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved dust mask or respirator in situations with airborne particulates.
Eye Protection: Safety goggles or face shield should be worn to avoid accidental eye contact.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious gloves and long-sleeved clothing.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, forearms, and face after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
Appearance: White to off-white powder
Odor: Odorless
pH: 5.5–7.0 (1% aqueous solution)
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Solubility in Water: Moderately soluble (approx. 10 g/L at 25°C)
Density: 1.7–1.8 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not flammable
Viscosity: Not applicable
Other Data: Particle size may vary by manufacturer
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of temperature and pressure.
Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with acids to liberate irritating gases.
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat, moisture, strong acids and bases.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acid chlorides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of carbon and aluminum may form upon thermal decomposition.
Routes of Exposure: Eye contact, skin contact, inhalation, ingestion.
Acute Effects: May cause mild irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.
Chronic Effects: No chronic or delayed health effects have been documented for this compound. No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or teratogenicity in available studies.
Sensitization: Not a known skin or respiratory sensitizer.
Toxicity Data: Oral LD50 (rat): >2,000 mg/kg (estimated).
Other Effects: Prolonged exposure to dust may affect individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions.
Ecotoxicity: Not expected to be harmful to aquatic organisms at typical environmental concentrations.
Mobility in Soil: Moderately mobile; may bind to soil particles and sediments.
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable. Natural mineralization expected over time.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not expected to bioaccumulate in aquatic or terrestrial organisms.
Other Adverse Effects: Large releases into waterways may contribute to localized pH and chemical imbalances.
Waste Treatment Methods: Collect and contain residues for disposal in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Do not discharge to sewers or drains.
Unused Material: May be disposed of as non-hazardous waste, unless mixed with hazardous materials.
Container Disposal: Empty containers should be rinsed and recycled or disposed of as allowed by local regulations.
Waste Code: Not regulated as hazardous waste by US EPA.
DOT Classification: Not regulated for transport.
IATA / ICAO / IMDG: Not classified as dangerous goods.
UN Number: Not applicable.
Shipping Name: Aluminum Citrate
Packaging Requirements: Use secure, sealed containers to prevent spills and minimize dust.
Special Precautions: Minimize exposure to moisture and rough handling during transport.
US Federal Regulations: Not listed as a hazardous substance under EPA or OSHA.
TSCA: Listed on the United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory.
SARA 313: Not subject to reporting under SARA Title III.
California Proposition 65: Not listed.
WHMIS Classification (Canada): Not controlled.
EU Regulations: Not classified as hazardous under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP).
Other International Regulations: No restrictions or specific labeling required.
