Safety data sheet
According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
MERCK Schuchardt
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1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Identification of the product
Catalogue No.: 801079
Product name: Aluminium triisopropylate for synthesis

Manufacturer/supplier identification
Company: Merck Ltd.
9th Floor, Monterey Tower, 2170 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320
Tel: (662) 308 - 0218

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2. Composition/information on ingredients
Synonyms
Aluminium isopropoxide

CAS-No.: 555-31-7 EC-Index-No.: 603-042-00-3
Molar mass: 204.25 EINECS-No.: 209-090-8
Molecular formula: C9H21AlO3

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3. Hazards identification
Highly flammable.

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4. First aid measures
Eye and skin contact: rinse out with water. Remove contaminated clothing. After inhalation: fresh air.
After swallowing: make the victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting. Consult doctor if feeling unwell.

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5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
powder , CO2

Extinguishing media not to be used:
water

Special risks:
Combustible. Keep away from sources of ignition.

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6. Accidental release measures
Carefully take up dry.

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7. Handling and storage
Handling:
No further requirements.

Storage:
tightly closed , cool , dry

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Personal protective equipment:
Respiratory protection: required when dusts are generated.
Eye protection: required
Hand protection: required
Industrial hygiene: Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.

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9. Physical and chemical properties
Form: powder
Colour: white
Odour: alcoholic
pH value not available
Melting temperature 128 - 131 °C
Boiling temperature 134 - 136 °C
Ignition temperature not available
Flash point not available
Explosion limits lower not available
upper not available
Solubility in water (20 °C) (decomposition)
ethanol (20 °C) freely soluble
chloroform (20 °C) freely soluble

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10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to be avoided
no information available

Substances to be avoided
water

Hazardous decomposition products
no information available

Further information
hygroscopic

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11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
LD50 (oral, rat): 11300 mg/kg

Further toxicological information

After skin contact: Slight irritations.
After eye contact: Slight iritations.

Further data
Further hazardous properties cannot be excluded.
The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals.

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12. Ecological information
Adverse ecological effects cannot be excluded in the event of improper handling or disposal.

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13. Disposal considerations
Product:
There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste.

Packaging:
Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled.

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14. Transport information
Transport over land ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Germany)
GGVS/GGVE class: 4.1 Number and letter: 6b
ADR/RID class: 4.1 Number and letter: 6b
Name of material: 1325 ORGANISCHER ENTZUENDBARER FESTER STOFF, N.A.G. (ALUMINIUMTRIISOPROPYLAT)

River transport ADN/ADNR
not examined

Sea transport IMDG
IMDG class: 4.1 UN-No.: 1325 Packaging group: II
Ems: 4.1-05 MFAG: 4.2
Correct technical name: FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O. S.(ALUMINIUMTRI-ISOPROPYLATE)

Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR
ICAO/IATA class: 4.1 UN/ID-No.: 1325 Packaging group: II
Correct technical name: FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.(ALUMINIUM- ISOPROPYLATE)

The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the form applicable in Germany (GGVS/GGVE). Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered.

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15. Regulatory information
Labelling according to EC Directives
Symbol: F Highly flammable immediately and show this container or label.
R-phrases: R 11 Highly flammable.
S-phrases: S 8-16 Keep container dry. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
EC-No.: 209-090-8 EC label

German regulations
Water pollution class 1 (slightly polluting substance)

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16. Other information
no information available


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