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EC/CAS
244-492-7/21645-51-2
Name of the chemical
Aluminium hydroxide
Concentration
Identifiers
General Information
Version
6.08
Revision date
2026-05-19
Product name
Alumina hydrate - dried
Chemical name
aluminium hydroxide
CAS No.
21645-51-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial applications: feedstock for the manufacture of aluminium oxide and other aluminium containing compounds, including aluminium fluoride, aluminium sulphate, PAC, zeolites, and sodium aluminate. Coatings for titania. Filler for plastics, resins, rubbers, paper, paints, as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant for polymers Additive to glass and various ceramic and refractory formulations
supplier name
Rio Tinto Aluminium
Emergency telephone
+1 514 848 8000, +33 1 5700 2000, +61 7 3625 3003, +65 6679 9000, +1 215 207 0061, +65 3158 1074, +44 (0) 1235 239 670
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Company Information
company name
Rio Tinto Aluminium
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
rta.msds@riotinto.com
GHS Information
Signal word
No signal word
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Not classified
Signal word
No signal word.
Hazard statements
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Prevention
Not applicable.
Response
Not applicable.
Storage
Not applicable.
Disposal
Not applicable.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified. substance or mixture
