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Aluminum Chloride Anhydrous

AlCl₃

F.W. 133.35

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Hazard Alert

Reacts very violently with water; corrosive to all body tissue. LD₅₀ 3450 mg/kg.

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Storage:

Inorganic #9 in a dedicated acid cabinet inside a Flinn Chem-Saf™ Bag.

Disposal:

#1b. Treat this material carefully.

Shelf Life:

Poor; constantly evolves hydrochloric acid. Do not store in a warm, humid environment.

Soluble:

Water; reacts violently with water.

Color:

Light yellow

Odor:

Strong hydrochloric acid

CAS No.:

7446-70-0

Technical Note:

Safety Purchase Suggestion: Buy only a small quantity, but if you cannot provide safe, dry, cool storage, do not buy this item at all.