NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Aluminum (soluble salts and alkyls, as Al) CAS

RTECS
Synonyms & Trade Names
Synonyms vary depending upon the specific aluminum compound.
DOT ID & Guide
3051 135 (alkyls)
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 2 mg/m3
OSHA PEL�: none
IDLH N.D. Conversion
Physical Description
Appearance and odor vary depending upon the specific aluminum compound.
Properties vary depending upon the specific aluminum compound.











Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Varies
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 7300; OSHA ID121
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily

First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Irritation skin, respiratory system; skin burns
Target Organs Skin, respiratory system
See also: INTRODUCTION