Sulphate |
Inhalation: | Ingestion: |
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. | Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. There have been two cases of fatal human poisonings from ingestion of 30 grams of alum. |
Inhalation: | Ingestion: |
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. | If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately. |
Engineering Controls : | Personal Protection : |
A system of local and/or general exhaust ventilation is recommended to keep exposure levels as low as possible. If condition of use creates dusty environment, local exhaust ventilation is recommended. | Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of dust. Wear overalls, eye protection & gloves. Use chemical safety goggles or face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Use a dust mask or dust/mist respirator. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. |
Physical Appearance Lumps: | Lump Size 1" - 04 " | Physical Appearance Powder: | Powder 60 to 120 |
Alumina Content as Al2O3: | 16 to 17% Min | Iron as Fe: | 100 PPM Max |
PH @ 5% Soln: | 2-3 |
Physical Appearance Lumps: | Lump Size 1" - 04 " | Physical Appearance Powder: | Powder 60 to 120 |
Alumina Content as Al2O3: | 14 to 15% Min | Iron as Fe: | 2 to 3% |
PH @ 5% Soln: | 2 |
Assay. | 98.00% | Grade. | PPT |
Iron. | 0.05% | Chloride. | 0.10 % |
Carbonate | 0.05% | Sulphide | 0.05 % |
Mess Size. | 400 - 450 | PH Value | 7 to 8 |
Swallowed: | Eye: | Inhaled: |
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. | Exposure to eyes may cause eye irritation. | Inhalation of dust may cause irritation to the respiratory tract. |