Aluminum hydroxide, 76.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

As absorbent, in chromatography, manufacturing of glass, paper, inks, ceramics, lubricants, cosmeticsAluminum hydroxide is used as a desiccant powder, filler in paper, plastics, rubber and cosmetics. It is used as a smoke suppressant and mordant dye. It is also used in drugs as antacid and antihyperphosphatemic. It is also used as a Claus catalyst support for waterproof fabrics. It is an important starting material for the preparation of other aluminum compounds, calcined alumina, aluminum sulfate, polyaluminum chloride, zeolites, sodium aluminate, activated alumina and aluminum nitrate. In addition, it is used as a fire retardant.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Physical Form: Granules
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 76.5% min.
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alkaline aqueous solution,hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid solution. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 78
• Grade: Reagent
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum hydroxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Aluminum hydroxide

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P321-Specific treatment (see on this label).
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only