Product Name: Aluminum Hydroxide
Chemical Formula: Al(OH)3
Synonyms: Hydrated alumina, Aluminum trihydroxide
Recommended Use: Flame retardant, antacid, water treatment agent, filler in plastics, glass and ceramics manufacturing
Manufacturer Information: Supplier details can be found on container label or purchase documentation
Emergency Numbers: Refer to local and international emergency contacts for chemical handling incidents
Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous under GHS criteria
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin or eye contact, ingestion
Potential Health Effects: Mild irritation to eyes or skin, cough or sneezing if dust is inhaled, discomfort in digestive system if swallowed in large quantity
Environmental Impact: Negligible at regular industrial usage levels but avoid large-scale accidental releases to waterways
Pictograms: None required under GHS
Chemical Name: Aluminum Hydroxide
Common Name: Hydrated alumina
CAS Number: 21645-51-2
Concentration: 98-100%
Impurities: Minor traces of silica, ferric oxide, sodium oxide in technical grades
Eye Contact: Rinse gently with water, keep eyelids apart, seek medical attention for ongoing irritation
Skin Contact: Wash off under running water, remove contaminated clothing, medical advice if reaction develops
Inhalation: Move impacted person to fresh air, support breathing, medical attention if symptoms linger
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, seek medical attention if large amounts ingested or if discomfort persists
Flammability: Not combustible
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use dry powder, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam for surrounding fires
Hazardous Combustion Products: Does not release toxic fumes in fire, but surrounding materials may do so
Protective Equipment: Firefighters use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective gear
Personal Protection: Wear dust masks, safety goggles, and gloves
Environmental Precaution: Prevent large spills from entering drains, waterways, or soil
Spill Cleanup: Sweep up carefully without creating dust, place into suitable labeled container for disposal
Decontamination: Wash spill site with water after material collection
Handling: Avoid generating dust, use in well-ventilated locations, avoid breathing dust or contacting eyes
Storage Conditions: Store in a tightly closed container, keep in cool, dry, ventilated place away from strong acids
Incompatibilities: Acids will generate flammable hydrogen gas, exothermic reactions
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke near product
Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL: 5 mg/m3 (respirable dust), ACGIH TLV: 1 mg/m3 (respirable fraction for aluminum compounds)
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, process enclosure, dust collection
Personal Protective Equipment: Dust mask or respirator for high-dust settings, chemical-resistant gloves, eye goggles, coveralls
General Protection: Avoid dust build-up, monitor air quality regularly
Appearance: White, odorless, fine powder
Melting Point: Decomposes above 180°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable, decomposes before boiling
Density: 2.42 g/cm3
Solubility: Very low in water
pH (10% slurry): 6.5 – 8.0
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Molecular Weight: 78.0 g/mol
Odor: None
Physical State: Solid
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures
Reactive With: Acids cause rapid decomposition and hydrogen gas evolution, reacts with some alkalis
Hazardous Decomposition: Alumina and water vapor on heating
Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: Low, high doses may cause mild irritation
Chronic Exposure: Not linked to significant long-term effects in typical workplace exposure scenarios
Carcinogenicity: Not recognized as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA
Mutagenicity: No significant data found
Reproductive Effects: No significant evidence of reproductive harm in animal studies
Potential Symptoms: Eye or skin irritation, mild lung irritation from dust
Location of Studies: US EPA, EU REACH, NTP, ACGIH documentation
Aquatic Toxicity: Not expected to be toxic to aquatic organisms at normal concentrations
Persistence/Degradability: Inorganic, not subject to biodegradation
Bioaccumulation: Unlikely
Mobility in Soil: Slightly mobile due to low solubility
Environmental Fate: Settles in sediment, low environmental risk under recommended handling
Waste Handling: Deposit waste material in designated landfill or incinerator according to local, national, and international regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse containers thoroughly before recycling or disposal
Precautions: Avoid dust dispersal, do not flush to drains or surface water
Regulatory Waste Codes: Not classified as a hazardous waste by RCRA or equivalent regulations
Shipping Name: Aluminum Hydroxide
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Transportation Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not applicable
Labels: No specific hazard labels necessary
Maritime, Rail, Air: No transport restrictions under ADR/RID, IMDG, IATA rules
GHS Label: No pictograms or signal word required
OSHA Status: Not hazardous
SARA 313: Not listed
TSCA: Substance listed on TSCA inventory
EU Classification: Not classified as dangerous under CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008)
DSL/NDSL: Listed
REACH Registration: Registered or exempted
Other Relevant Regulations: Complies with relevant workplace safety and environmental standards in most industrialized regions
