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CAS NUMBER: 21645-51-
CHEMICAL NAME: Aluminum Hydroxide, Alumina Trihydrate, Hydrated Alumina
CHEMICAL FORMULA: Al(OH) 3
DESCRIPTION: Coarse, off-white, hydrated alumina (damp filter cake)
APPLICATION: Used extensively in the production of aluminum chemicals, such as alum, sodium aluminate, aluminum chloride/chlorohydrates, zeolites, alumina- based catalysts, and fire retardants. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Chemical Analysis (dry basis – unless noted) Typical Properties Product Specifications
Al 2 O 3 , wt/wt % 64 .5 – 65. 0 64.0 min to 65. 5 max
SiO 2 , wt/wt % 0.006 – 0.015 0.030 max
Fe 2 O 3 , wt/wt % 0.008 – 0.013 0.0 3 0 max
Na 2 O, wt/wt % 0.24 – 0.30 0.40 max
Moisture, % @ 105 ºC, neat basis 3 .00 – 5 .00 7 .00 max
TiO 2 , wt/wt % 0.002 – 0.003 0 .010 max
Acid Insoluble, wt/wt % 0.10 – 0.15 0.30 max
Physical Properties
Loose Bulk Density (lb/ft^3 ), neat basis 60 – 70
Particle Size (cumulative)
+100 mesh, % 10 – 20 25 max
-325 max, % < 5 12 max
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PACKAGING: Barge, rail car, and rear dump trailer
HANDLING & STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry building with concrete floors. Transfer by wheeled loaders and inclined belt conveyor systems typical for conveying. Avoid situations where strong drafts may suspend material.
Materials of Construction: Carbon steel; stainless steel
Storage Temperature: Ambient
SAFETY: Good ventilation should be provided to keep dust concentration below the exposure limit. Eye contact is prevented through the use of safety glasses and/or chemical goggles. Do not use this product until the SDS has been read, understood, and required safety precautions are followed.
SHIPPING POINTS: Lake Charles, LA; Houston, TX; Baton Rouge, LA; Chickasaw, AL; West Point, MS; and Calhoun, TN
DOT MARKINGS: Alumina Trihydrate, Wet Filter Cake, Non-Hazardous, Placarded Non-Hazardous
For Product Information: TEL: 662- 494 - 3055 FAX: 662- 494 - 2828
SALES OFFICE
Post Office Drawer 1217 West Point, MS 39773
To Place an Order: TEL: 800- 953 - 3585 FAX: 800- 953 - 3588
IMPORTANT The information on this Product Bulletin is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. Protective equipment, health effects, and other related safety measures are based on intended and anticipated product use. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of need that the information is applicable and suitable to their circumstances.
PB217 04/05/
