ALUMINUM SKIM AND DROSS

Physical hazards

Substances and mixtures which, in contact Category 3 with water, emit flammable gases

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (lungs, Central Nervous System, exposure (inhalation) systemic toxicity)

Environmental hazards

Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

In contact with water releases flammable gas. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing cancer by inhalation. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Reacts with water to release toxic gas.

Prevention

Protect from moisture. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

In case of fire: Use metal extinguishing media Class D for extinction. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Storage

Keep dry. Protect from moisture. Do not allow chips, fines or dust to contact water, particularly in enclosed areas. If wetted, remove to open area.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Reacts with water to release toxic gas.

Additional information

None. Specific hazards Non-combustible as supplied. Hot dross dust (above 1290°F or 700°C) may ignite readily. Explosion/fire hazards may be present when (See Sections 5, 7 and 10 for additional information): • Dross is heated above 1290ºF (700ºC). • Small chunks, dust or fines in contact with water can generate flammable or toxic gases. These gases could present an explosion hazard in confined or poorly ventilated spaces. • Molten metal in contact with water/moisture or certain metal oxides (e.g., rust, copper oxide). Direct contact: Can cause severe irritation of the eyes and of the skin. Dust Can cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Health effects of additional compounds which may be formed on contact with water: Contact with water can generate ammonia, phosphine, hydrogen and ammonia. Vapors: Can cause severe irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Acute overexposures: Can cause difficulty breathing and the accumulation of fluid in the lungs.