SAFETY DATA SHEET PAC-LIQUID

GRASIM INDUSTRIES LIMITED

(CHEMICAL DIVISION)

SAFETY DATA SHEET

POLY ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE, Liquid

Ref: SDS/GRCD/NAD/PAC
Revision-4/ Nov/2016
1. IDENTIFICATION
Trade Mark VIKRAM PAC
Chemical Name Polyaluminium Chloride, Polyaluminium hydrochloride,
Polyaluminium hydrochloride sulphate, Polyaluminium
Chloride Hydroxide. Polyaluminium Chloride
Hydroxide.sulphate

Substance Detail
i) Aluminium chloride basic Grade PAC SAB18 & SAB 18/5
Molecular Formula [Al(OH)aClb]n here a+b=3 and a>1.05, n≈15
CAS Name & No. Aluminium chloride basic & 1327-41-9

ii) Aluminium chloride Hydroxide PAC AC100S & ARYAPAC

Sulphate Grade

Molecular Formula ( Al (OH)aClb(SO4)c)n here a+b+2c=3 and a>1.05, n≈15

CAS Name & No. Aluminium chloride Hydroxide Sulphate & 39290-78-3

Manufacturer/Supplier Grasim Industries Ltd. (Chemical Division)

www.adityabirlachemicals.com

Manufacturing location Location :- Birlagram, Nagda, Dist. Ujjain

(MP) 456331, INDIA
Tel.: 91-7366-245848/248080

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Information Dept.: Marketing Dept.,

Grasim Industries Ltd. (Chemical Division)

2. INFORMATION OF MAJOR INGREDIENTS

PAC 10-Min.9.5 % as Al2O3

Alumina Content (%) PAC 14-Min. 12.5 % as Al2O3

PAC 18- Min. 16.5 % as Al2O3

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
3.1 Classification and labelling according to CLP / GHS
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Corrosive to metals (Category 1) H290

Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1) H318

3.2 Label elements

Label according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as
Signal word Danger

Hazard Pictogram:

Hazard statements: H318: Causes serious eye damage.

H290: May be corrosive to metals.
Precautionary statements:

Prevention P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P264: Wash hand thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye
protection/face protection.

Response P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water

for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician.

Storage P406: Store in corrosion resistant/ container with a resistant

inner liner.

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Disposal None

3.3 Other hazards Advice; Heating above the decomposition temperature

will release toxic gases.
Potential environmental effects; May lower the pH of
water and thus be harmful to aquatic organisms.

4 FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures
Skin Contact Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area
with sufficient quantity of water for 15-20 minutes. Seek
medical aid
Eye Contact Immediately irrigate with water for at least 15 minutes.
Seek medical assistance immediately
Inhalation Remove from contaminated area. Obtain medical
attention.
Ingestion Provided patient is conscious, wash out with water. Do
not induce vomiting and give 5% sodium bicarbonate
solution Followed by a demulcent such as milk. If in
doubt, seek medical Attention.

Most important symptoms and effects, Symptoms: May cause eye irritation and skin
both acute and delayed dryness/cracking

Indication of any immediate medical Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

attention and special treatment needed

5 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media Poly Aluminium chloride is non-inflammable. Use

extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media None known.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during Incomplete combustion may form toxic pyrolysis

firefighting products.
Hazardous combustion products Hydrogen chloride, Sulphur oxides

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Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full
firefighters protective suit when necessary.
Further information Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately.
This must not be discharged into drains.

6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with

skin and eyes

Environmental precautions No special precautions required. Inform the relevant

authorities if the product has caused environmental
pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

Methods and materials for containment Restrict spread of spillage by use of inert absorbent
and cleaning up material if possible.

small spillage: Dilute with plenty of water. Neutralize with lime. Allow
to solidify. Shovel or sweep up. Dispose of in accordance
with local regulations.
large spillage: Use a suitable vacuum cleaner. Dilute with plenty of
water. Neutralize with lime. Allow to solidify. Shovel or
sweep up. Dispose of in accordance with local
regulations.

Reference to other sections None

7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Possibility to
wash the eye at the place of work. Provide sufficient air
exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Ensure adequate
ventilation, especially in confined areas

Hygiene measures Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling
the product. Keep away from food, drink and animal
feeding stuffs. Smoking, eating and drinking should be
prohibited in the application area. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Small amounts of hydrogen chloride may be
release at temperatures above the boiling point

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Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage Conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-
ventilated place. Keep storage temperature below
30°C/86°F. Store away from incompatible materials.
Keep only in original container

Packaging Materials Store in rubber-lined, plastic or FRP vessels.

Incompatible Materials Metals such as aluminum, tin, and zinc. Strong alkalis.

8 PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control Parameters
Exposure Limits ACGIH - none listed
OSHA (final) - none listed
NIOSH – none listed
Exposure Controls

Engineering Controls: Good general ventilation should be used

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety
goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection
regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133. Contact lenses are not
eye protective devices. Appropriate eye protection must
be worn instead of, or in conjunction with, contact lenses

Skin and Body Protection Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or

prolonged skin contact
Respiratory Protection Seek professional advice prior to respirator selection and
use. Select respirator based on its suitability to provide
adequate worker protection for given working conditions,
level of airborne contamination, and presence of sufficient
oxygen. WARNING!: Air-purifying respirators do not
protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres

General Hygiene Considerations Contaminated Equipment: Separate contaminated work

clothes from street clothes. Remove this material from
your shoes and clean personal protective equipment. Do
not eat, drink, smoke, or apply cosmetics while handling
this product. Always observe good personal hygiene
measures, such as washing after handling the material and
before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse

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9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Pale yellow to yellow liquid and free from organic
contaminants

Odour Slight chlorine odor

pH (5% aqueous solution) 1.8 – 4.5
Specific gravity@25oC 1.18 - 1.40
Flash Point Not pertinent
Boiling Point About 120°C
Flammable Limit Non-flammable
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg) Not applicable
Solubility in Water 100 % soluble
Solubility in Organic Solvents Not soluble
Oxidizing /Explosive Properties None

10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity Can corrode base metals in the presence of water
Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Stable under recommended storage Reacts with Zinc and Aluminum to form Hydrogen gas.
conditions. Contact with strong alkalis (e.g. Ammonia and its
solutions, Sodium hydroxide (caustic), Potassium
hydroxide, chlorites) may generate heat, splattering or
boiling and toxic vapors.

Conditions to Avoid Contact with incompatible materials.

Incompatible Materials Metals such as aluminum, tin, and zinc. Strong alkalis.
Hazardous Decomposition Products May release toxic vapours (hydrogen chloride, oxides of
sulphur)

11 TOXICITY DATA
(Routes of Ent ry)
In contact with skin Irritant-after prolonged contact with skin produces sores
and possible dermatitis.
In contact with eyes Irritates immediately and could cause severe damage.
Inhalation Product does not fumes

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Ingestion Very astringent to mouth, nose & throat

Acute Toxicity LD50>2000 mg/Kg
Chronic Toxicity Not available
Carcinogenic Toxicity No evidence
Mutagenic Toxicity No evidence
Teratogenic Toxicity Not available

12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eco-Toxicity Harmful after certain limit

Persistence and degradability Biological degradability:- The methods for

determining the biological degradability are not
applicable to inorganic substances.
Chemical degradation: Remarks: Reaction with water
forms aluminium hydroxide precipitates.

Bioaccumulative potential Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: not applicable,

inorganic compound
Mobility in soil water solubility – soluble
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment This mixture is not considered to be persistent, bio-
accumulating nor toxic (PBT). This mixture is not
considered to be very persistent nor very bio-
accumulating (vPvB).

Other adverse effects The product tested in various concentrations is found

to be entirely harmless to aquatic life up to
concentration of 200 mg/litre expressed as Al2O3
(corresponding to 1.4 g/l of PAC 10%)

13 WASTE DISPOSAL
Waste Disposal Neutralize with lime and landfill in accordance with
Local Regulations.
Contaminated packaging Empty remaining contents. Empty contaminated
packaging’s thoroughly. They can be recycled after
thorough and proper cleaning. Suitable cleaning
agents: Water

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14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Label:-

Land Transport (ADR/RID)

UN Number UN 3264
UN proper shipping Name CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
(Polyaluminium Chloride)
Hazard class: 8
Hazard label: 8
Packaging group III
Environmental Hazard No

Inland Waterw ay T ransport (ADNR)

UN Number UN 3264
UN proper shipping Name CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
(Polyaluminium Chloride)

Hazard class: 8
Hazard label: 8
Packaging group III
Environmental Hazard No
Sea Transport (IMDG)
UN Number UN 3264
UN proper shipping Name CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
(Polyaluminium Chloride)

Hazard class: 8
Hazard label: 8
Packaging group III
Marine Pollutant No
EmS No. F-A, S-B

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Air transport (ICAO/IATA)

UN Number UN 3264
UN proper shipping Name CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
(Polyaluminium Chloride)

Hazard class: 8
Hazard label: 8
Packaging group III
Environmental Hazard -

15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture

Not listed in EU regulation

Chemical Safety Assessment

A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for the components of this mixture.
Not listed in European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS)

16 OTHER INFORMATION
None

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief at the date of its publication. The information relates only to the specific
material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process unless specified in the text.

The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release, and neither it is to be considered a warranty or quality
specification, nor as a binding statement on contractually agreed product qualities. Grasim Industries
Ltd., (Chemical Division) does not take any guarantee or legal liability expressed or implied under
any circumstances in respect of the adequacy of this document for any particular purpose.

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