Aluminum Chloride Anhydrous (Cont.)

Safety:

Thoroughly read and understand the information presented in the Material Safety Data Sheet prior to using Aluminum Chloride Anhydrous in laboratory, pilot plant and/or full plant applications. It reacts violently with water and must be kept dry at all times. It must be sealed from humid air.

Storage and Handling:

Health Rating: 3-Serious 
Flammability Rating: 0-None
Reactivity Rating: 2-Moderate 
Special: W-(reacts with water)

When handling this product, use the equipment described below:

• Wear safety glasses with side shields. Wear a face shield if possibility of material spraying exists.
• Wear a NIOSH/OSHA approved respirator with a dust mist cartridge designed for acid gases and organic vapors if there is a potential of exposure to mists in excess of applicable limits. 
• To avoid skin contact, use the following as appropriate: rubber gloves, boots and Tyvek coveralls. Keep exposed skin to a minimum because Aluminum Chloride dust will react with sweat to cause burns. Keep all sources of water away. Know the location of your eyewash stations and safety deluge showers.