EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES -- ALUMINUM CHLORIDE  -- 6135-01-241-3220
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:06/01/1984
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-241-3220
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES
Address:BETHEL RD
Box:130
City:SENECA
State:MO
ZIP:64865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:417-776-2256
Emergency Phone Num:417-776-2256
CAGE:0B3X4
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES INC
Address:14212 BETHEL ROAD
Box:130
City:SENECA
State:MO
ZIP:64865
Country:US
Phone:417-776-2256
CAGE:0B3X4
Company Name:EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Address:C AND PORTER STS
Box:47
City:JOPLIN
State:MO
ZIP:64801
Country:US
Phone:417-623-8000
CAGE:81855

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7446-70-0
RTECS #:BD0525000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 3750 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF FUMES OR DUST MAY
    CAUSE SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES MAY
    CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. SWALLOWING MAY BE HARMFUL.
    CHRONIC: UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: COUGHING, SNEEZING, TIGHTNESS IN
    CHEST. EYES: TEARING, BURNING/STINGING SENSATION, PAIN, REDNESS.
    SKIN: REDNESS, SWELLING, PAIN, BURNS. INGESTED: BURNS TO
    MOUTH.THROAT/ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH PAIN , NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:UNKNOWN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES, LIFT LIDS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN-WASH
    WITH SOAP & W ATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTION-DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. DO NOT
    USE WATER; VIOLENT REACTION MAY OCCUR!
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING INCLUDING POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEATING MAY PRODUCE IRRITANTS AND TOXIC
    GASES. REACTS VIOLENTY WITH WATER TO FORM HYDROCHLORIC ACID AND
    HEAT.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP WATER AWAY FROM SPILL. PROMPT CLEAN-UP IS
    MANDANTORY. SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE AWAY FROM WATER & OTHER INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED
    AIR RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 AND
    MANUFACTURER'S RECO MMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, BUTYL, NEOPRENE, NITRILE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS REPRESENTS INGREDIENT OF BATTERY THAT THIS NSN REPRESENTS. FOR
    MSDS FOR ITEM OF SUPPLY SEE PNI A THIS NSN/CAGE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:374F,190C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:358F,181C
Spec Gravity:2.44
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW-ORANGE TO GREYISH-WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER;
    ODOR OF HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
WATER, ALKALIES, ORGANIC NITRO COMPOUNDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS,
    ACTIVE METALS, POLYMERIZABLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER AND ORGANIC
    MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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