Revision Date 27-May-2015
Revision 05
Supersedes date 03-OCT-13
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALUPREM - aluminum monohydrate - powder
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1. Product identifier
Product name ALUPREM - aluminum monohydrate - powder
Synonyms, Trade Names TB and SR-100 products
REACH Registration number 01-2119555298-28-0014
REACH Registration notes mono-constituent substance
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses catalytic application
flame retardant filler
surface coatings
Uses advised against Any use other than those identified.
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier TP&T BV
Burgemeester Moslaan 13
8051 CP Hattem
The Netherlands
Tel: +31-38-33 88 657
Fax: +31-38-444-62-07
info.tpt@torminerals.com
1.4. Emergency telephone number
TP & T BV (Tor Minerals International Inc.): +31-38-33 88 657 / 0031(0)611060679
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (EC 1272/2008)
Physical and Chemical Not classified.
Hazards
Human health Not classified.
Environment Not classified.
Classification (67/548/EEC) Not classified.
The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section 16.
Human health
Dust may irritate the eyes and the respiratory system.
Environment
The product is not expected to be hazardous to the environment.
2.2. Label elements
Label In Accordance With (EC) No. 1272/2008
No pictogram required.
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust.
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P280 Wear eye protection.
P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P401 Store in accordance with local regulations.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
Supplementary Precautionary Statements
P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling.
2.3. Other hazards
This product does not contain any PBT or vPvB substances.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1. Substances
Boehmite >98%
CAS-No.: 1318-23-6 EC No.: 215-284-3 Registration Number: 01-2119555298-28-0014
Classification (EC 1272/2008) Classification (67/548/EEC)
Not classified. Not classified.
The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section 16.
REACH Registration number 01-2119555298-28-0014
REACH Registration notes mono-constituent substance
Composition Comments
No classified ingredients, or those having occupational exposure limits, present above the levels of disclosure.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1. Description of first aid measures
Inhalation
Move to fresh air. Consult a physician if necessary.
Ingestion
Rinse out mouth and give plenty of water to drink. Seek medical advice.
Skin contact
Mechanical (dry) removal. Subsequent rinsing with water.
Eye contact
Check for contact lenses which must be removed from the eyes before rinsing.
Intensive rinsiing with water. Consult a physician if necessary.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
None
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
None.
SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. Extinguishing media
Extinguishing media
This product is not flammable. Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
None
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5.3. Advice for firefighters
None
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Do not breathe dust. Keep unnecessary people at a safe distance.
6.2. Environmental precautions
No special environmental precautions required.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Avoid generation and spreading of dust. Sweep up and dispose in accordance within the regulations.
6.4. Reference to other sections
see section 13
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling: Avoid dust formation. No special handling advice required.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion: Not explosive. No special measures necessary.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in tightly closed original container in a dry and cool place.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
For industrial use only.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1. Control parameters
Ingredient Comments
No exposure limits noted for ingredient(s).
Boehmite (CAS: 1318-23-6)
DNEL
Industry Inhalation Long Term Local Effects 3.59 mg/m3
Consumer Oral Long Term Systemic Effects 2.37 mg/kg/day
8.2. Exposure controls
Technical: Avoid dust formation
Engineering measures Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
Respiratory equipment If ventilation is insufficient, suitable respiratory protection must be provided.
Hand protection
Wear suitable protective gloves conforming to EN 374. Seek recommendations from manufacturer or supplier. After using
gloves the hands should be washed and thoroughly dried and a suitable moisturiser applied.
Eye protection
Wear approved safety goggles.
Other Protection
Provide eyewash station and safety shower.
Hygiene measures
Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance Powder.
Colour White.
Odour Odourless.
Solubility Insoluble in water
Initial boiling point and boiling 2920 - 3040°C
range (°C)
Melting point (°C) 2040°C
with decomposition
Relative density 3.0 @ 20°C
Bulk Density 400 - 450 kg/m3
pH-Value, Diluted Solution 7 - 9 @ 10%
As an aqueous slurry.
Partition Coefficient
(N-Octanol/Water)
Not relevant
9.2. Other information
None
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1. Reactivity
There are no known reactivity hazards associated with this product.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions. See section 7.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Not determined.
Hazardous Polymerisation
Not relevant
10.4. Conditions to avoid
None known.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Reacts with strong acids and caustic solutions
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Not known.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Acute Toxicity (Oral LD50)
> 2000 mg/kg Rat
REACH dossier information
Acute Toxicity (Dermal LD50)
Scientifically unjustified.
REACH dossier information
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Acute Toxicity (Inhalation LC50)
> 2.3 mg/l (dust/mist) Rat 4 hours
REACH dossier information
Respiratory or skin sensitisation:
Respiratory sensitisation
Mouse
Not sensitising.
Skin sensitisation
Guinea pig maximization test (GPMT):
REACH dossier information
Not Sensitising.
Germ cell mutagenicity:
Genotoxicity - In Vitro
Chromosome aberration:
Ambiguous
Genotoxicity - In Vivo
Scientifically unjustified.
Ignored due to low Klimisch scoring of the test methodology.
Carcinogenicity:
Carcinogenicity
LOAEL 100 mg/m3 Inhalation. Hamster
Reproductive Toxicity:
Reproductive Toxicity - Fertility
Scientifically unjustified.
Does not contain any substances known to be toxic to reproduction.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure:
STOT - Repeated exposure
NOAEL 3225 mg/kg Oral Rat
Target Organs
Central nervous system
Not classified as a specific target organ toxicant after repeated exposure.
Inhalation
High concentrations of dust may irritate throat and respiratory system and cause coughing. Pre-existing respiratory
conditions may be aggravated by exposure to dust.
Ingestion
May cause discomfort if swallowed.
Skin contact
Skin irritation is not anticipated when used normally. Not a skin sensitiser.
Eye contact
Can cause mechanical irritation to eyes.
Route of entry
Inhalation.
Target Organs
Respiratory system, lungs
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility
that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.
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12.1. Toxicity
Acute Fish Toxicity
Not toxic at limit of water solubility.
Acute Toxicity - Fish
NOEC 60 days 169 μg/l Salvelinus fontinalis ((American) brook trout)
Acute Toxicity - Aquatic Invertebrates
EC50 48 hours > 100 mg/l Daphnia magna
Acute Toxicity - Aquatic Plants
EC50 72 hours > 100 mg/l Scenedesmus subspicatus
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Not applicable for inorganic substances
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Not applicable
12.4. Mobility in soil
Not applicable
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This product does not contain any PBT or vPvB substances.
12.6. Other adverse effects
Not determined.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1. Waste treatment methods
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
General The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods
(IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID).
14.1. UN number
Not applicable.
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Not applicable.
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
No transport warning sign required.
14.4. Packing group
Not applicable.
14.5. Environmental hazards
None
14.6. Special precautions for user
See section 6 and 8.
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
No hazardous goods.
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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Statutory Instruments
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 SI No 716. (CHIP4).
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (as amended). (COSHH)
Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2007. (CDG 2009)
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Approved Code Of Practice
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended). Approved code of practice and guidance.
Fifth Edition 2005. HSE Books, or download at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l5.pdf
Guidance Notes
Introduction to Local Exhaust Ventilation HS(G)37.
Dust: General principles of protection (revised) EH44 1997.
EU Legislation
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals
Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation
(EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC,
93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification,
labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC,
and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 with amendments.
ADR (L’Accord européen relative au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route.)
National Regulations
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2007 (CDG 2007).
15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment
A chemical safety assessment has been carried out.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Information Sources
REACH Registration Dossier.
Revision Comments
Comprehensive revision.
And translated into the language of this document as of the date below.
Revision Date 03-OCT-13
Revision 04
Supersedes date 02-MAY-13
Risk Phrases In Full
NC Not classified.
Disclaimer
SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
No statements herein are to be construed as inducement to infringe any relevant patent. Under no circumstances shall seller be liable for incidential,
consequential or indirect damages for alleged negligence, breach of warranty, strict liability, tort or contract arising in connection with the product(s).
Buyer's sole remedy and Seller's sole liability for any claims shall be the Buyer's purchase price. Data and results are based on lab. work and must be
confirmed by testing for its intended conditions of use.
All data and recommendations as well as formulations made herein are based on our present state of knowledge. We disclaim all liability on risks or
formulae that may result from the use of our products, including improper or illicit use.
TP&T b.v., Burgemeester Moslaan 13, 8051CP, Netherlands, Tel +31 38 3388 657, Fax + 31 38 4446 207, www.torminerals.com
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