SAFETY DATA SHEET

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006

Version 5.4 Revision Date 02.12.2014
Print Date 29.02.2016
GENERIC EU MSDS - NO COUNTRY SPECIFIC DATA - NO OEL DATA

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Aluminum chloride
Product Number : 449598
Index-No. : 013-003-00-7
REACH No. : A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance
or its uses are exempted from registration, the annual tonnage does not
require a registration or the registration is envisaged for a later
registration deadline.
CAS-No. : 7446-70-0
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company : Emco Dyestuff Pvt Limited
Telephone : +91 22-42433333
Fax : +91 22-42433366
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Emergency Phone # : +91 22 42433333
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 1), Lungs, H372
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Oral (Category 2), Central nervous system, H373
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
C Corrosive R34
Xn, T Harmful, Toxic R48/20, R48/25
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

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 H372 Causes damage to organs (Lungs) through prolonged or repeated
exposure if inhaled.
H373 May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system) through
prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
Precautionary statement(s)
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.
Supplemental Hazard none
Statements
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Reacts violently with water.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Formula : AlCl3
Molecular weight : 133,34 g/mol
CAS-No. : 7446-70-0
EC-No. : 231-208-1
Index-No. : 013-003-00-7

Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Component Classification Concentration
Aluminium chloride anhydrous
CAS-No. 7446-70-0 Skin Corr. 1B; STOT RE 1; <= 100 %
EC-No. 231-208-1 STOT RE 2; H314, H372,
Index-No. 013-003-00-7 H373, H314, H372, H373

Hazardous ingredients according to Directive 1999/45/EC

Component Classification Concentration
Aluminium chloride anhydrous
CAS-No. 7446-70-0 T, R34 - R48/20 - R48/25 <= 100 %
EC-No. 231-208-1
Index-No. 013-003-00-7

For the full text of the H-Statements and R-Phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take
victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
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 If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with
water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in
section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hydrogen chloride gas, Aluminum oxide
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
No data available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the
environment must be avoided.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Store under inert gas. Vent periodically. Handle and open container with care.
Storage class (TRGS 510): Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous
materials causing chronic effects
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

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SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. W ash hands before breaks and
at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under
appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and
the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail [email protected],
test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374,
contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must
be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of
anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any
specific use scenario.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected
according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle
respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering
controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use
respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such
as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into
the environment must be avoided.

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SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: powder
Colour: light yellow
b) Odour No data available
c) Odour Threshold No data available
d) pH 2,4 at 100 g/l at 20 °C
e) Melting point/freezing Melting point/range: 190 °C - lit.
point
f) Initial boiling point and 187,7 °C at 1.003 hPa
boiling range
g) Flash point Not applicable
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
j) Upper/lower No data available
flammability or
explosive limits
k) Vapour pressure 1,33 hPa at 100 °C
< 1,33 hPa at 20 °C
l) Vapour density No data available
m) Relative density 2,4400 g/cm3
n) Water solubility soluble
o) Partition coefficient: n- No data available
octanol/water
p) Auto-ignition No data available
temperature
q) Decomposition No data available
temperature
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2 Other safety information
Bulk density 1.200 kg/m3

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Avoid moisture.

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10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents, Alcohols, Mixtures of nitrobenzene and aluminum chloride are thermally unstable
and may lead to explosive decomposition due to a multi-step decomposition reaction occurring above 90
degrees C, which self-accelerates with high exothermicity producing azo- and azoxypolymers.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 3.450 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Human
Result: Severe eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Guinea pig
Result: Did not cause sensitisation on laboratory animals.
(Maximisation Test (GPMT))
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
Laboratory experiments have shown teratogenic effects.
Overexposure may cause reproductive disorder(s) based on tests with laboratory animals.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Oral - The substance or mixture is classified as specific target organ toxicant, repeated exposure, category
2. - Central nervous system
Inhalation - The substance or mixture is classified as specific target organ toxicant, repeated exposure,
category 1. - Lungs
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
RTECS: BD0525000
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and
skin., spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi,
pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath,
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, prolonged or repeated exposure can cause:, Damage to the lungs.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish static test LC50 - Salmo gairdneri - 36,6 mg/l - 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 27,3 mg/l - 48 h
other aquatic (EG 84/449)
invertebrates
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 Toxicity to algae EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - 0,57 mg/l - 96 h
12.2 Persistence and degradability
The methods for determining the biological degradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Other adverse effects
Harmful to aquatic life.
No data available
Harmful to aquatic life.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Dissolve or mix the material
with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 1726 IMDG: 1726 IATA: 1726
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
IMDG: ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
IATA: Aluminium chloride, anhydrous

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: 8 IMDG: 8 IATA: 8
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: II IMDG: II IATA: II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yes IMDG Marine pollutant: yes IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

No data available
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

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SECTION 16: Other information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
Skin Corr. Skin corrosion
STOT RE Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3
T Toxic
R34 Causes burns.
R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through
inhalation.
R48/25 Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed.

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