SAFETY DATA SHEET

Creation Date 05-Dec-2011 Revision Date 11-Feb-2019 Revision Number 8

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

1.1. Product identification

Product Description: Aluminium sulfate hexadecahydrate

Cat No. : A/2520/61
Synonyms Aluminum sulfate hexadecahydrate.
CAS-No 16828-11-8
Molecular Formula Al2(SO4)3.nH2O
Reach Registration Number 01-2119531538-36 (for the anhydrous form)

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against No Information available

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company UK entity/business name .

Fisher Scientific UK
Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough,
Leicestershire LE11 5RG, United Kingdom

EU entity/business name
Acros Organics BVBA
Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
2440 Geel, Belgium

E-mail address [email protected]

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Chemtrec US: (800) 424-9300
Chemtrec EU: 001 (202) 483-7616
Tel: 01509 231166

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Physical hazards

Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 (H290)

Health hazards

Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318)

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Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

2.2. Label elements

Signal Word Danger

Hazard Statements
H290 - May be corrosive to metals
H318 - Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary Statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician

2.3. Other hazards

No information available

SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1. Substances

Component CAS-No EC-No. Weight % CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No

1272/2008
Sulfuric acid, aluminium salt (3:2), 16828-11-8 100 Eye Dam. 1 (H318)
hexadecahydrate Met. Corr. 1 (H290)
Aluminum sulfate 10043-01-3 EEC No. 233-135-0 - Eye Dam. 1 (H318)

Reach Registration Number 01-2119531538-36 (for the anhydrous form)

Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1. Description of first aid measures

General Advice If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get

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medical attention.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention.

Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur.

Inhalation Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Obtain medical attention.

Self-Protection of the First Aider Use personal protective equipment.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

None reasonably foreseeable. Causes eye burns.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Use water spray,
alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons

No information available.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Sulfur oxides.

5.3. Advice for firefighters

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional ecological information.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

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6.4. Reference to other sections

Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 8 and 13.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation. Avoid dust formation.

Hygiene Measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Do not store in metal containers.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Use in laboratories

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1. Control parameters

Exposure limits
List source(s): UK - EH40/2005 Containing the workplace exposure limits (WELs) for use with the Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 (as amended). Updated by September 2006 official press release and October
2007 Supplement.

Component The United Kingdom European Union Ireland

Sulfuric acid, aluminium salt (3:2), hexadecahydrate STEL: 6 mg/m3 15 min
TWA: 2 mg/m3 8 hr
Aluminum sulfate STEL: 6 mg/m3 15 min
TWA: 2 mg/m3 8 hr

Biological limit values

This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with biological limits established by the region specific
regulatory bodies

Monitoring methods
BS EN 14042:2003 Title Identifier: Workplace atmospheres. Guide for the application and use of procedures for the assessment of
exposure to chemical and biological agents.
MDHS14/3 General methods for sampling and gravimetric analysis of respirable and inhalable dust

Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) See table for values; (for the anhydrous form)

Route of exposure Acute effects (local) Acute effects Chronic effects Chronic effects
(systemic) (local) (systemic)
Oral
Dermal
Inhalation 20.2 mg/m³

Predicted No Effect Concentration See values below.

(PNEC)

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Microorganisms in sewage 20 mg/l
treatment

8.2. Exposure controls

Engineering Measures
Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in
confined areas.
Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or
equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to
control hazardous materials at source

Personal protective equipment

Eye Protection Goggles (European standard - EN 166)

Hand Protection Protective gloves

Glove material Breakthrough time Glove thickness EU standard Glove comments

Neoprene See manufacturers - EN 374 (minimum requirement)
PVC recommendations
Natural rubber
Skin and body protection Long sleeved clothing

Inspect gloves before use.

Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves.
(Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information)
Ensure gloves are suitable for the task: Chemical compatability, Dexterity, Operational conditions, User susceptibility, e.g.
sensitisation effects, also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger
of cuts, abrasion.
Remove gloves with care avoiding skin contamination.

Respiratory Protection When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use
appropriate certified respirators.
To protect the wearer, respiratory protective equipment must be the correct fit and be used
and maintained properly

Large scale/emergency use Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits
are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced
Recommended Filter type: Particulates filter conforming to EN 143

Small scale/Laboratory use Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149:2001 approved respirator if exposure
limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Recommended half mask:- Particle filtering: EN149:2001
When RPE is used a face piece Fit Test should be conducted

Environmental exposure controls No information available.

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance White
Physical State Solid

Odor No information available

Odor Threshold No data available
pH 2.5 (313 g/l @ 20°C)
Melting Point/Range 86 °C / 186.8 °F
Softening Point No data available
Boiling Point/Range No information available
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Flash Point Not applicable Method - No information available
Evaporation Rate Not applicable Solid
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Explosion Limits No data available

Vapor Pressure No data available

Vapor Density Not applicable Solid
Specific Gravity / Density No data available
Bulk Density 1690 kg/m³
Water Solubility soluble
Solubility in other solvents No information available
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water)
Autoignition Temperature
Decomposition Temperature No data available
Viscosity Not applicable Solid
Explosive Properties No information available
Oxidizing Properties No information available

9.2. Other information

Molecular Formula Al2(SO4)3.nH2O

Molecular Weight 342.14

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1. Reactivity
None known, based on information available

10.2. Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Incompatible products. Excess heat. Avoid dust formation.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents. Aluminium. Metals.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Sulfur oxides.

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Product Information

(a) acute toxicity;

Oral Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Dermal Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Inhalation Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

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Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Aluminum sulfate 6207 mg/kg ( Mouse) >5 g/kg ( Rabbit)

(b) skin corrosion/irritation; No data available

(c) serious eye damage/irritation; Category 1

(d) respiratory or skin sensitization;

Respiratory No data available
Skin No data available

(e) germ cell mutagenicity; No data available

(f) carcinogenicity; No data available

There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product

(g) reproductive toxicity; No data available

(h) STOT-single exposure; No data available

(i) STOT-repeated exposure; No data available

Target Organs No information available.

(j) aspiration hazard; Not applicable

Solid

Symptoms / effects,both acute and No information available

delayed

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1. Toxicity
Ecotoxicity effects .

Component Freshwater Fish Water Flea Freshwater Algae Microtox

Aluminum sulfate LC50: = 37 mg/L, 96h 136 mg/L EC50 15 min
static (Gambusia affinis) 38.2 mg/L EC50 48h
LC50: = 100 mg/L, 96h
(Carassius auratus)

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence Soluble in water, Persistence is unlikely, based on information available.
Degradability Not relevant for inorganic substances, hydrolyses.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation is unlikely

12.4. Mobility in soil The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems Will likely be mobile in the
environment due to its water solubility. Highly mobile in soils

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12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB No data available for assessment.

assessment

12.6. Other adverse effects

Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
Persistent Organic Pollutant This product does not contain any known or suspected substance
Ozone Depletion Potential This product does not contain any known or suspected substance

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Waste from Residues / Unused Should not be released into the environment. Dispose of in accordance with local
Products regulations. Waste is classified as hazardous. Dispose of in accordance with the European
Directives on waste and hazardous waste.

Contaminated Packaging Dispose of this container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) According to the European Waste Catalogue, Waste Codes are not product specific, but
application specific.
Other Information Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the application for which the product
was used. Do not empty into drains. Do not dispose of waste into sewer.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IMDG/IMO

14.1. UN number UN3260

14.2. UN proper shipping name CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S
Technical Shipping Name Aluminium sulfate
14.3. Transport hazard class(es) 8
14.4. Packing group III

ADR

14.1. UN number UN3260

14.2. UN proper shipping name CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S
Technical Shipping Name Aluminium sulfate
14.3. Transport hazard class(es) 8
14.4. Packing group III

IATA

14.1. UN number UN3260

14.2. UN proper shipping name CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S
Technical Shipping Name Aluminium sulfate
14.3. Transport hazard class(es) 8
14.4. Packing group III

14.5. Environmental hazards No hazards identified

14.6. Special precautions for user No special precautions required

14.7. Transport in bulk according to Not applicable, packaged goods

Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the
IBC Code

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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

International Inventories The product is classified and labeled according to EC directives or corresponding national
laws, The product is classified and labeled in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC, X =
listed, Australia, U.S.A. (TSCA), Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP),
Australia (AICS), Korea (ECL), China (IECSC), Japan (ENCS), Philippines (PICCS),
Philippines, Complete Regulatory Information contained in following SDS's.

Component EINECS ELINCS NLP TSCA DSL NDSL PICCS ENCS IECSC AICS KECL
Sulfuric acid, aluminium salt - - - - - X - - X -
(3:2), hexadecahydrate
Aluminum sulfate 233-135-0 - X X - X X X X KE-0104
2

National Regulations

Component Germany - Water Classification (VwVwS) Germany - TA-Luft Class

Aluminum sulfate WGK 1

Take note of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 and 2005 Amendment.

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

A Chemical Safety Assessment/Report (CSA/CSR) has not been conducted

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3

H290 - May be corrosive to metals
H318 - Causes serious eye damage

Legend

CAS - Chemical Abstracts Service TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b)
Inventory
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic
Substances/EU List of Notified Chemical Substances Substances List
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances ENCS - Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - Chinese Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals

WEL - Workplace Exposure Limit TWA - Time Weighted Average

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
DNEL - Derived No Effect Level PNEC - Predicted No Effect Concentration
RPE - Respiratory Protective Equipment LD50 - Lethal Dose 50%
LC50 - Lethal Concentration 50% EC50 - Effective Concentration 50%
NOEC - No Observed Effect Concentration POW - Partition coefficient Octanol:Water
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic vPvB - very Persistent, very Bioaccumulative

ADR - European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of ICAO/IATA - International Civil Aviation Organization/International Air
Dangerous Goods by Road Transport Association
IMO/IMDG - International Maritime Organization/International Maritime MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Dangerous Goods Code Ships
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ATE - Acute Toxicity Estimate
BCF - Bioconcentration factor VOC - Volatile Organic Compounds
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Key literature references and sources for data
Suppliers safety data sheet, Chemadvisor - LOLI, Merck index, RTECS

Training Advice
Chemical hazard awareness training, incorporating labelling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and
hygiene.
Use of personal protective equipment, covering appropriate selection, compatibility, breakthrough thresholds, care, maintenance, fit
and standards.
First aid for chemical exposure, including the use of eye wash and safety showers.

Creation Date 05-Dec-2011

Revision Date 11-Feb-2019
Revision Summary Not applicable.

This safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text

End of Safety Data Sheet

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