Aluminum Chloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

Inhalation Skin Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3