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Rev. 4-15-2007   Printable Version
MSDS Sheet



ALUMINIUM POWDER ATOMIZED

    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   01-0861 01-0855
Form:   Air Atomized Coarse Air Atomized
% Iron:   0.20% 0.20%
% Purity:   99.70% 99.70%
% Silicon:   0.10% 0.10%
Other Metallic % Impurities:   0.15% 0.15%
Nominal Mesh Size:   -20 Mesh + 100 Mesh -100 Mesh
Apparent Density:   1.05-1.25 g/cm3 0.95-1.10 g/cm3
Surface Area:   0.10-0.20 m2/g 0.15-0.25 m2/g
Average Particle Size:     50-60 μ
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  MIL-A-512 & MIL-P-14067
 
PACKAGING:   Steel Drum- 100, 250, 300, 500 & 600 lb.
 
USES:   Atomized aluminum powders have uses in aluminothermic smelting, explosives, master alloy manufacturing, pyrotechnic and thermit compounds. It can also be used as a reducing agent in chemical processing and as plastic compound filler.
 
HANDLING:   Aluminum powder may be ignited by static discharge and burn at extremely high temperature. Once suspended in a dust-laden air cloud, it is readily ignited and very explosive. Do not use water to clean up spills. Use non-sparking tools for cleanup. Reacts violently with halogenated hydrocarbons and with oxidizers. Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages. Use dust respirator when handling. OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV-TWA have been established for Aluminum at 15-mg/m3 dust and 10 mg/m3 dust respectively. This product may be subject to SARA Section 313 reporting requirements (Al 100%). See MSDS for more information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Aluminium
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   UN# 1396, Class 4.3, PG II, Label Code 4.3
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Aluminum Powder Atomized
 
 
CAS Number
RTEC Number
Melting point
Specific Gravity

7429-90-5
BD 0330000
660oC (1220oF)
2.7

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
Water Solubility

2310723
26.98
Al
Insoluble
 

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