Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-691-6/1344-28-1
Name of the chemical
aluminium oxide
Concentration
≥50-≤75
EC/CAS
231-072-3/7429-90-5
Name of the chemical
Aluminium
Concentration
≥50-≤75
EC/CAS
215-171-9/1309-48-4
Name of the chemical
magnesium oxide
Concentration
≤10
EC/CAS
231-159-6/7440-50-8
Name of the chemical
Copper
Concentration
≤10
EC/CAS
231-105-1/7439-96-5
Name of the chemical
Manganese
Concentration
≤3
EC/CAS
231-111-4/7440-02-0
Name of the chemical
Nickel
Concentration
≤0.3
EC/CAS
231-157-5/7440-47-3
Name of the chemical
Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
Concentration
≤0.3
EC/CAS
231-150-7/7440-41-7
Name of the chemical
Beryllium
Concentration
<0.1
General Information
Version
1.02
Revision date
2026-01-16
Product name
Primary aluminum dross
Chemical name
aluminium
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Process by-product to be recycled. Production of aluminium
supplier name
Rio Tinto Aluminium
Emergency telephone
+1 514 848 8000, +1 215 207 0061, +65 3158 1074, +44 (0) 1235 239 670
Icons in SDS
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
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H261, H317, H351, H372, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H261
In contact with water releases flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES, WHICH IN CONTACT WITH WATER, EMIT FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 3 SKIN SENSITIZATION - Category 1 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) - Category 1 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 2 AQUATIC HAZARD (LONG-TERM) - Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
In contact with water releases flammable gas. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. Wear protective gloves. Wear protective clothing Recommended For handling molten metal Clothing must be resistant to drops of molten metal and radiant heat.. Wear eye or face protection: Recommended: face shield. Wear hearing protection. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe dust or mist. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Response
Collect spillage. IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Get medical help if you feel unwell.
Storage
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Water reactive. Reacts with water to release toxic gas. May be fatal if inhaled. In contact with water, release flammable gases (ammonia, hydrogen and methane). May react or be incompatible with acids. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES, WHICH IN CONTACT WITH WATER, EMIT substance or mixture FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 3 SKIN SENSITIZATION - Category 1 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) - Category 1 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 2 AQUATIC HAZARD (LONG-TERM) - Category 2
