Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
409-21-2
Name of the chemical
Silicon carbide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7440-50-8
Name of the chemical
Copper
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7440-02-0
Name of the chemical
Nickel
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7440-47-3
Name of the chemical
Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-08-31
Product name
ALUMINUM DROSS - (MMC)
Chemical name
None
supplier name
Rio Tinto Aluminium
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
rio tinto
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
rta.msds@riotinto.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 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) (respiratory tract) - Category 1 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 3
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
30% Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment: 30%
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. (respiratory tract) Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection Recommended face shield. Wear protective clothing Recommended For handling molten metal: Clothing must be resistant to drops of molten metal and radiant heat.. Protect from moisture. Handle under inert gas. 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
Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical attention.
Storage
Store locked up. 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
Keep away from water or moist air. When heated, flammable vapors will be evolved. Reacts with water to release toxic gas. May react or be incompatible with acids. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat.
