Dry Alum

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Physical state and Solid. (Granules or powder.) Appearance This material is classified hazardous under OSHA regulations in the United States and the WHMIS Controlled Product Regulation in Canada. Emergency overview WARNING! CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes : The dust becomes acidic following contact with moisture in the eye and may result in moderate to severe irritation to eyes. Skin : The dust becomes acidic following contact with moisture on the skin and mild to moderate irritation can occur. Aluminum is very poorly absorbed through the skin and toxic effects would not be expected following short-term skin contact. Prolonged and repeated exposure to dilute solutions may cause irritation, redness, pain and drying and cracking of the skin. Inhalation : Dusts of aluminum sulfate hydrate probably cause irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory tract based on pH. The dust becomes acidic following contact with moisture in the air or tissues of the respiratory tract. Ingestion : May cause irritation of the lining of the stomach. Ingestion is not a typical route of occupational exposure.

Potential chronic health

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, EU and ACGIH. effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.

Teratogenic Effects

Not available Medical conditions Skin irritation may be aggravated in individuals with existing skin lesions. Breathing of dust may aggravated by over- aggravate acute or chronic asthma and chronic pulmonary disease such as emphysema and bronchitis. exposure Over-exposure Prolonged or repeated contact with dust may cause redness, dryness and itching of the skin (dermatitis). signs/symptoms See Section 11 for Toxicological Data.