Aluminum n-hexadecoxide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification in accordance with Schedule 1 of Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (SOR/2015-17) Flammable Solids - Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Dust/Mist - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 1

Health hazards

Not Otherwise Classified - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable solid. Harmful if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause burns to the respiratory tract.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Specific treatment (see label). IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.