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Data Sheet
Aluminum (Pyro)

TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANAYSIS
Product Code 00-0808 01-0810 01-0814
Description Medium Coarse Fine
Pyro Powder Coated Light Pyro Dark
% Non-Volatile 99.60% 99.60% 99.60%
Metallic Impurities 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Extract Fatty Matter 1.12% 1.12% 1.12%
Specific Gravity 2.6 2.6 2.6
Granulation
+100 Mesh 1.00% 1.00% 0.00%
+325 Mesh 25-35% 35-55% 25-35%

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS: MIL-A-512


PACKAGING: Steel Drums- 100, 250, 500 & 600 lb.


USES: Pyrotechnics, explosives, flash powder, aluminum paints, plastic filler, in testing for gold, arsenic & mercury; reducer for determining nitrates & nitrite.


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 5 mg/m3 dust respectively. This product may be subject to SARA Section 313 reporting requirements (Al 100%). See SDS for more information.


PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Aluminum


SHIPPING INFORMATION: UN# 1309, Class 4.1, PGII, Label Code 4.1


PRODUCT INFORMATION
Aluminum (Pyro)

CAS Number 7429-90-5
RTEC Number BD-0330000
Melting Point 660 ° C (1220 ° F)
Specific Gravity 2.6
EINEC Number 2310723
Molecular Wt. 26.98
Molecular Formula Al
Water Solubility Insoluble

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