Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Aluminium hydroxide
- Chemical Name
- Aluminium hydroxide
- Synonyms
- Hydrargillite, Aluminium trihydrate (ATH)
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- N/A
- EC Number
- 244-492-7 Check regulations →
Identified Uses
Plastics and rubber industry: Flame retardant additive; Flue gas consumer; Paper and paints industry: Filler, pigment
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Alpha Calcit Füllstoff GmbH & Co. KG
manufacturer
Otto-Hahn Str. 9 – 11, 50997 Cologne, Germany
++49 2236 8914-0
Emergency Contacts
Alpha Calcit Füllstoff GmbH & Co. KG
++49 2236 8914-0
Emergency Contact
112
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
GHS Pictograms
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
Aluminium hydroxide
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium hydroxide EC: 244-492-7 | 21645-51-2 | 99.5% | No |
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
Remove source of dust or provide fresh air.
Wash contaminated skin with water.
Rinse thoroughly with a lot of water in order to remove dust. Seek medical assistance if required.
Rinse mouth with water and drink plenty of water.
Immediate Medical Attention
Seek medical assistance if required.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
The fire-fighting measures should be adapted to the surrounding fire.
Firefighter Protection
Autonomous breathing apparatus
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Mechanically collect spilled product and sweep or shovel into adequate container.
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Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
Minimise dust exposure. For the handling of the product general protection and hygiene measures should be applied.
Store dry. Keep containers dry and tightly closed.
For the handling of the product general protection and hygiene measures should be applied.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
Handling of product should preferably take place in sealed installations or adequate ventilation should be provided in order to keep dust exposure below limit values.
Not necessary.
Wear safety glasses or goggles.
In case of insufficient ventilation wear respiratory equipment.
Not necessary.
Exhaust air from ventilation systems should be filtered before discharging it into the atmosphere.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
Stable under normal application conditions.
Decomposes at ± 200 °C
Aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃), water (H₂O)
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
Waste from the manufacturing of this products is considered as not hazardous waste (Decision of the Commission regarding a waste list (2000/532/EC) Waste code number 06 13 99).
Waste Codes
Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
Classification according to EC-directives: Not applicable. Letter-symbol, hazard inscriptions of the product: Not applicable. Restrictions of use, job activity restrictions: None.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What other names is Aluminium hydroxide known by?
Aluminium hydroxide is also known as: Hydrargillite, Aluminium trihydrate (ATH)
What is the hazard signal word for Aluminium hydroxide?
The signal word is no signal word.
What is the physical form of Aluminium hydroxide?
Aluminium hydroxide is a solid (powder) appearing as solid (powder) with white color. It has odourless odor.
What is Aluminium hydroxide used for?
Plastics and rubber industry: Flame retardant additive; Flue gas consumer; Paper and paints industry: Filler, pigment
What is the melting point of Aluminium hydroxide?
The melting point is Not applicable. and the boiling point is Not applicable.