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Aluminum Hydroxide: Properties, Application, and Safety Data, Lecture notes of Chemistry

Detailed information about aluminum hydroxide, including its chemical name, formula, and description. It also covers its applications in various industries, chemical and physical properties, packaging, handling and storage instructions, and safety measures. Essential for those involved in the production, transportation, or use of aluminum hydroxide.

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CAS NUMBER: 21645-51-2
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
Al2O3, wt/wt %
64.5 65.0
64.0 min to 65.5 max
SiO2, wt/wt %
0.006 0.015
0.030 max
Fe2O3, wt/wt %
0.008 0.013
0.030 max
Na2O, wt/wt %
0.24 0.30
0.40 max
Moisture, % @ 105 ºC, neat basis
3.00 5.00
7.00 max
TiO2, 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/ft3), neat basis
60 70
Particle Size (cumulative)
+100 mesh, %
10 20
25 max
-325 max, %
< 5
12 max
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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/