Polyaluminium Chloride

Move victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration ONLY if breathing has stopped. Obtain medical attention.

Symptoms: If symptoms are experienced

Remove contaminated clothing, jewelry and shoes. Immediately wash skin with soap or mild detergent and running water for at least 15 minutes, until no evidence of chemical remains. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.

Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of chemical remains. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.

If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Seek immediate medical attention.

Water spray, fog or regular foam appropriate for surrounding material. Cool any exposed containers with water.

During a fire, irritating/toxic hydrogen chloride gas may be generated.

Move exposed containers from fire area if it can be done without risk. Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool.

Dike area to contain spill. Neutralize spilled material with alkali such as soda ash. When using carbonates for neutralization, adequate precautions should be taken to minimize hazards from carbon dioxide gas generation. Collect liquid and/or residue and dispose of in accordance with applicable regulations.

Collect liquid and/or residue

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe product mists. Handle as material of moderate oral toxicity.

Store at moderate temperatures in a dry, well-ventilated area. Protect from physical damage and from freezing. Keep containers tightly closed.

Do not smoke or eat while handling. Use good housekeeping and personal hygiene. Wash thoroughly after handling.

A ventilation system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Ensure that eyewash station and safety showers are proximal to the workstation location.

Wear impervious protective gloves. Recommended Protective Material: Neoprene or rubber

Wear splash resistant chemical goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.

Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. For exposures under 20 mg/m³, a NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying respirator with high efficiency particulate cartridge(s) may be used. For unknown concentration, use any supplied air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.

Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.

Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.

Will not occur.

Bases (alkaline materials) such as ammonia and its solutions, carbonates, sodium hydroxide (caustic), and potassium hydroxide. Corrosive to common metals such as aluminium, stainless and mild steel, nickel, copper, and brass.

Thermal decomposition: hydrochloric acid, aluminium oxides.