ALUMINUM SULFATE, SOLID
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DOT Hazard Label | USCG CHRIS Code |
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NIOSH Pocket Guide | International Chem Safety Card |
none |
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Anhydrous aluminum sulfate is a white crystalline solid. Aluminum sulfate is also obtained as an 18-hydrate Al2(SO4)3.18H2O. Both forms are soluble in water, noncombustible, and nontoxic. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is used in paper making, in firefighting foams, and in sewage treatment and water purification.
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- Water-Reactive
Air & Water Reactions
Dissolves in water with evolution of some heat. Creates acidic solutions.
Fire Hazard
No information available.
Health Hazard
Inhalation of dust irritates nose and mouth. Ingestion of large doses causes gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, and purging. Dust irritates eyes and skin. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
Aqueous solutions of ALUMINUM SULFATE are acidic. The solid may corrode metals in presence of moisture.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
No information available.
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Isolation and Evacuation
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Firefighting
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Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Dust respirator; goggles or face shield; rubber gloves (USCG, 1999)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
INHALATION: rinse nose and mouth with water.
INGESTION: give large amounts of water.
EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min.
SKIN: flush with water, wash with soap and water. (USCG, 1999)
INGESTION: give large amounts of water.
EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min.
SKIN: flush with water, wash with soap and water. (USCG, 1999)
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Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
2.71
at 68°F
1.7 at 20°C
(USCG, 1999)
- Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight:
666.4
(USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
Chemical | PAC-1 | PAC-2 | PAC-3 |
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Aluminum sulfate (10043-01-3) | 38 mg/m3 | 64 mg/m3 | 380 mg/m3 |
(DOE, 2024)
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EPA Consolidated List of Lists
Regulatory Name | CAS Number/ 313 Category Code |
EPCRA 302 EHS TPQ |
EPCRA 304 EHS RQ |
CERCLA RQ | EPCRA 313 TRI |
RCRA Code |
CAA 112(r) RMP TQ |
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Aluminum sulfate | 10043-01-3 | 5000 pounds |
(EPA List of Lists, 2024)
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No regulatory information available.OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
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This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- ALUM
- ALUMINUM ALUM
- ALUMINUM SESQUISULFATE
- ALUMINUM SULFATE
- ALUMINUM SULFATE (2:3)
- ALUMINUM SULFATE (AL2(SO4)3)
- ALUMINUM SULFATE, SOLID
- ALUMINUM SULFATE, [SOLID]
- ALUMINUM SULPHATE
- ALUMINUM SULPHATE, SOLID
- ALUMINUM TRISULFATE
- ALUMINUM(III) SULFATE
- CAKE ALUM
- CAKE ALUMINUM
- DIALUMINUM SULFATE
- DIALUMINUM TRISULFATE
- FERTOSAN
- FILTER ALUM
- NALCO 7530
- PAPER MAKERS' ALUM
- PATENT ALUMINUM
- PEARL ALUM
- PICKLE ALUM
- SULFATODIALUMINUM DISULFATE (AL2(SO4)3)
- SULFURIC ACID ALUMINUM SALT (AL2(SO4)3)
- SULFURIC ACID ALUMINUM(3+) SALT (3:2)
- TAI-ACE S 150
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