Aluminum nitrate

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Aluminum nitrate appears as a white, crystalline solid. Noncombustible but can accelerate the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities are involved or the combustible material is finely divided, an explosion may result. Prolonged exposure to fire or heat may result in an explosion. Fires that involve this material, produce oxides of nitrogen. Uses include, petroleum refining, dyeing, and leather tanning.

1.4 g/cm³ @ Temp: 27 °C

70-76 °C

83ºC at 760 mmHg

Colorless, rhombic crystals. Index of refraction: 1.54. /Nonahydrate/

Deliquescent. Water soluble . Aqueous solutions are acidic.

Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from flammable liquids.

Oral-Rat LD50: 3654 mg/kg

Mixed with organic matter, reducing agent, flammable sulfur and phosphorus, combustible; combustion produces toxic nitrogen oxides and alumina fumes

Deliquescent crystals; mp 73 °C; decomposes @ 135 °C. Very soluble in water, alcohol; very slightly soluble in acetone. Almost insoluble in ethyl acetate and pyridine. The aqueous solution is acid. /Nonahydrate/|White crystals; decomposes at 150 °C. Decomposes in hot water. /Nonahydrate/

Deliquescent. Water soluble. Aqueous solutions are acidic.

Nitrate and Nitrite Compounds, Inorganic

Strong Oxidizing Agent

ALUMINUM NITRATE is an oxidizing agent. Mixtures with alkyl esters may explode. Mixtures with phosphorus, tin(II) chloride or other reducing agents may react explosively [Bretherick 1979 p. 108].

III

5.1

UN 1438

8-36/37/38

17-26

O;Xi,Xi,O

The warehouse is ventilated, low temperature and dry; lightly loaded and unloaded; stored separately from organic substances, reducing agents, sulfur and phosphorus combustibles

Mixed with reducing agent, sulfur, phosphorus, etc., heated, impacted, friction can be explosive

Nonahydrate /state/ is the most stable. /Nonahydrate/

Aluminum compounds are treated under anhydrous conditions to prevent violent reactions, recover solvent, and form Al compounds suitable for landfill by reaction with anhydrous hydrolysis agent, eg calcium hydroxide. /Aluminum compounds/|SRP: The most favorable course of action is to use an alternative chemical product with less inherent propensity for occupational exposure or environmental contamination. Recycle any unused portion of the material for its approved use or return it to the manufacturer or supplier. Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider: the material's impact on air quality; potential migration in soil or water; effects on animal, aquatic, and plant life; and conformance with environmental and public health regulations.

Powerful oxidizing agent.|Extremely reactive with air, moisture, and compounds containing active hydrogen... /Alkyl aluminum compounds/|Reacts violently with a broad range of materials including air & water. /Aluminum alkyls/

Anon; Information profiles on Potential Occupaional Hazards: Aluminum & Compounds, 2nd Draft (Revised); GRA & I Issue 21 NTIS/PB89-216238 (1989)> TD3: Information profiles are working papers used by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to assist the Institute in establishing priorities. The proile summarizes data on organic and inorganic substances containing aluminum as the only metal. Each summary presents data on known and suspected health effects, the extent of worker exposure, physical and chemical properties and the industrial importance of the following aluminum compounds: aluminum metal, aluminum ammonium sulfate, aluminum chlorhydrate, aluminum chloride anhydrous, aluminum chloride hydrous, aluminum distearate, aluminum ethoxide, aluminum fluoride, aluminum hydride, aluminum hydroxide, aluminum nitrate, aluminum oxide, aluminum ortho-phosphate, aluminum potassium sulfate, aluminum silicate, aluminum sodium sulfate, aluminum sulfate, calcium aluminum silicate, diethylaluminum chloride, sodium aluminate, tri-n-butylaluminum, triethylaluminum, tri-n-hexylaluminum, triisobutylaluminum, tri-n-octylaluminum. Detailed literature searches are conducted to identify information to be used in the profile sumaries. Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Rockville, MD.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen may form in fire. Behavior in Fire: May increase the intensity of fire when in contact with combustible material (USCG, 1999)

|Danger|H271 (10.84%): May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]|P201, P202, P210, P220, P221, P264, P270, P280, P281, P283, P301+P310, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P306+P360, P308+P313, P310, P321, P330, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P370+P378, P371+P380+P375, P405, and P501|Aggregated GHS information provided by 273 companies from 15 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 140 [Oxidizers]: As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids. LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 100 meters (330 feet). FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 140 [Oxidizers]: Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Do not get water inside containers. SMALL DRY SPILL: With clean shovel, place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area. SMALL LIQUID SPILL: Use a non-combustible material like vermiculite or sand to soak up the product and place into a container for later disposal. LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Following product recovery, flush area with water. (ERG, 2016)

Goggles or face shield; dust respirator; rubber gloves (USCG, 1999)|Personnel protection: goggles or face shield; dust respirator; rubber gloves. /nonahydrate/|Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent skin contact. /Aluminum (soluble salts and alkyls, as Al/|Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact. /Aluminum (soluble salts and alkyls, as Al)/|Protective clothing and a high standard of training in the necessary precautionary measures are essential for the handling of the materials. /Aluminum alkyls/

FIRE HAZARD: Moderate, by spontaneous chemical reaction; practically all nitrates are powerful oxidizing agents ... . /Nitrates/|Certain polymerization catalysts, such as aluminum alkyls, react & burn violently on contact with water. /Aluminum alkyls/|Aluminum alkyls are organic aluminum compounds that are highly reactive and dangerous because of spontaneous burning in air. /Aluminum alkyls/|Prophoric material in flammable solvent. Vapors are heavier than air & may travel to a source of ignition & flash back. /Aluminum alkyls/

...Violently explosive when they come into contact with water. /Aluminum alkyls/

Evacuation: If fire becomes uncontrollable -- consider evacuation of one-half (1/2) mile radius.|If material on fire or involved in fire: Flood with water. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible.|Stop flow of liquid before extinguishing fire. Use dry chemical or carbon dioxide. DO NOT use water as straight stream directly on spilled material. Water fog can be used to control fire. DO NOT use halogenated extinguishing agents on spilled material. Violent reaction may result. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Fight fire from protected location or maximum possible distance. /Aluminum Alkyls/

Personnel protection: ... Do not handle broken packages unless wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Wash away any material which may have contacted the body with copious amounts of water or soap and water. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus when fighting fires involving this material.|If material not on fire and not involved in fire: Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers.|SRP: The scientific literature for the use of contact lenses in industry is conflicting. The benefit or detrimental effects of wearing contact lenses depend not only upon the substance, but also on factors including the form of the substance, characteristics and duration of the exposure, the uses of other eye protection equipment, and the hygiene of the lenses. However, there may be individual substances whose irritating or corrosive properties are such that the wearing of contact lenses would be harmful to the eye. In those specific cases, contact lenses should not be worn. In any event, the usual eye protection equipment should be worn even when contact lenses are in place.|Work clothing that becomes wet or significantly contaminated should be removed and replaced. /Aluminum (soluble salts and alkyls, as Al)/|For more Preventive Measures (Complete) data for ALUMINUM NITRATE (7 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

/GUIDE 140: OXIDIZERS/ Fire or Explosion: These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire. Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. May explode from heat or contamination. Some will react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.|/GUIDE 140: OXIDIZERS/ Health: Inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.|/GUIDE 140: OXIDIZERS/ Public Safety: CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover. As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind. Keep out of low areas. Ventilate closed spaces before entering.|/GUIDE 140: OXIDIZERS/ Protective Clothing: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection. Structural firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited protection.|For more DOT Emergency Guidelines (Complete) data for ALUMINUM NITRATE (8 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code lays down basic principles for transporting hazardous chemicals. Detailed recommendations for individual substances and a number of recommendations for good practice are included in the classes dealing with such substances. A general index of technical names has also been compiled. This index should always be consulted when attempting to locate the appropriate procedures to be used when shipping any substance or article.|The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations are published by the IATA Dangerous Goods Board pursuant to IATA Resolutions 618 and 619 and constitute a manual of industry carrier regulations to be followed by all IATA Member airlines when transporting hazardous materials.|No person may /transport,/ offer or accept a hazardous material for transportation in commerce unless that person is registered in conformance ... and the hazardous material is properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled, and in condition for shipment as required or authorized by ... /the hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR 171-177)./

Irritating to eyes, nose and throat.|Irritation of the eyes has been noted in patients who have been exposed /to aluminum alkyls/. /Aluminum alkyls/|May cause minor irritation to lungs or eyes. /Aluminum (dust or powder)/

Vacated 1989 OSHA PEL TWA 2 mg/cu m is still enforced in some states. /Aluminum (soluble salts & alkyls, as Al)/

Recommended Exposure Limit: 10-Hr Time-Weighted Avg: 10 mg/cu m (total). /Aluminum/|Recommended Exposure Limit: 10 Hr Time-Weighted Avg: 5 mg/cu m (resp). /Aluminum/|Recommended Exposure Limit: 10 Hr Time-Weighted Avg: 2 mg/cu m. /Aluminum (soluble salts and alkyls, as Al)/|Recommended Exposure Limit: 10 Hr Time-Weighted Avg: 5 mg/cu m. /Aluminum (pyro powders and welding fumes, as Al)/

moderately toxic

LD50 Sprague-Dawley Rat oral 261 mg Al/kg|LD50 Swiss Webster Mouse oral 286 mg Al/kg|LD50 Mouse (male) Intraperitoneal 320 mg/kg|LD50 Rat oral 542 mg aluminum nitrate/kg /from table/|For more Non-Human Toxicity Values (Complete) data for ALUMINUM NITRATE (11 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Albic and spodic soil horizons were sampled from old growth eastern white pine/mixed northern hardwoods sites in the Adirondacks, and an ochric soil horizon was sampled from the Appalachian Plateau of NY State. 9 Three-horizon forest floor, 9 mineral soil (field moist equivalent of 12.0 oven-dry albic, spodic, or ochric mineral soil) and 9 forest floor/mineral soil columns were leached with 60 ml of (a) 10 mM ammonium nitrate (control), (b) 1.0 mM nitric acid in 10 mM ammonium nitrate (pH 3), and (c) 1.0 mM ammonium nitrate (pH 3) at the rate of 10 ml/h. The above procedure was repeated on each mineral soil without a forest floor, except leaching soln were 0.5 mM calcium nitrate or calcium sulfate, each in 10 mM ammonium nitrate. Adding 2 and 0.5 cmol sub c (H+)/kg to forest floor and mineral soils, respectively, simulated snowmelt additions. Total aluminum concn in leachates from forest floor/albic or forest floor/ochric columns were greater than the sum of concn in leachates from the forest floor and mineral horizon when leached separately. This positive synergistic behavior of the forest floor-mineral horizon sequences was also observed in the forest floor-spodic horizon sequence when leached with control soln, but the synergism was negative for both labile and non-labile aluminum when leached with the acids. Sulfuric acid leached less aluminum from the spodic horizon than did nitric acid, regardless of the presence of a forest floor, but nitric acid, sulfuric acid , and control soln leached similar concn of aluminum from the albic and ochric horizons. The forest floor effects on the mineral soil leachates were attributed to effects of calcium, sulfate, nitrate, and dissolved organic C leached from the forest floor to the mineral horizon since forest floor removed nearly all added H+. /Aluminum/

EXPTL USE: Aluminum nitrate increase lifespan of rats inoculated with ascites walker carcinosarcoma 256, but had no effect on ascites leukemias, plasma cell tumors, or Ehrlich carcinoma.

...No significant diferences were found in alumium uptake and distribution and its effect on lactate dehydragenase leakage and lactate formation when the metal ion was given as aluminum chloride, aluminum nitrate, or Al (lactate)3. Aluminum concentrations (AlCl2) >250 uM severely disturbed the determination of lactate dehdrogenase AST and lactate in a cell-free system. ...|Young (21 days old), adult (8 months), and old (16 months) rats were exposed to 50 and 100 mg aluminum/kg bw administered as aluminum nitrate in drinking water for a period of 6 months. Brain concentrations were found to be higher in young rats. Urinary aluminum levels of old rats tended to increase.|Following a single maximum safe oral dose of the water soluble compounds aluminum chloride (333 mg Al/kg), aluminum nitrate (934 mg Al/kg), aluminum citrate (1,081 mg Al/kg), and aluminum lactate (2,942 mg Al/kg) in rabbits, aluminum absorption was 0.57, 1.16, 2.18, and 0.63%, respectively.|Aluminium nitrate was administered in the drinking water of four groups of 10 female SD rats for one month at the following doses: 0, 375, 750, or 1500 mg/kg bw/day. Food and water consumption and urine volume were measured daily. Body weight and protein efficiency coefficients were calculated each week. On days 10, 20, and 30, blood was analyzed. At necropsy various tissues were sampled, examined histopathologically, weighed and aluminium content determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Rats fed 1500 mg aluminium/kg bw/day excreted less urine (6 +/- 2 mL) than control rats (35 +/- 14 mL). There were no significant differences in relative organ weights between treated and control rats. Blood parameters were unchanged by aluminium treatment. Although tissue aluminium concentration was generally higher in treated animals the increases were only significant for spleen, heart, stomach and small and large intestine in rats receiving the highest aluminium concentration.|For more Absorption, Distribution and Excretion (Complete) data for ALUMINUM NITRATE (7 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Ingestion of large doses causes gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, and purging. Contact with dust irritates eyes and skin. (USCG, 1999)

EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min. SKIN: flush with water; wash with soap and water. (USCG, 1999)

/Exposure to aluminum nitrate/: Call for medical aid. Dust: Irritating to eyes, nose and throat. Harmful if inhaled. If in eyes, hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Solid: Irritating to skin and eyes. If swallowed will cause nausea or vomiting. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush affected areas with plenty of water. If in eyes, hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water. If swallowed and victim is conscious, have victim drink water or milk. If swallowed and victim is unconscious or having convulsions, do nothing except keep victim warm.

/SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS/ Ingestion of large doses causes gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, and purging.|/SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS/ Contact with dust irritates eyes and skin.

AIN309

Grade: Technical, CP (99.75%). /Nonahydrate/

Mining (except oil and gas) and support activities|Nitric acid, aluminum salt (3:1): ACTIVE|Occurs in several states of hydration of which nonhydrate is most stable.

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