CAS Number: 96-10-6
Product Catalog

93-1356

Aluminum › Diethylaluminum chloride, 97%

Price Note: price inc. non-ret. cyl.

Stability: moisture sensitive

Safety: Hazardous, pyrophoric

Physical Characteristics: melting point -85°C, flash point -1°F, density 0.961

Transportation: Boat, truck. See MSDS sheet.

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SECTION 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name:	Diethylaluminum chloride, 97% (Material solid in non-returnable cylinder)
Product Number:	93-1356
CAS Registry Number:	96-10-6
Formula:	(C2H5)2AlCl
EINECS Number:	202-477-2
Chemical Family:	metal alkyl
Synonym:	Chlorodiethylaluminum, Diethylaluminum monochloride

SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient	CAS Number	Percent	ACGIH (TWA)	OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound	96-10-6	100	2mg/m3	no data

SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:	Contact of this pyrophoric and moisture reactive liquid with human tissue will result in fire, thermal burns, and corrosive acid burns. Material forms clinging paste difficult to remove. Harmful by inhalation.
Primary Routes of Exposure:	Eyes, skin, and inhalation of combustion products.
Eye Contact:	Direct contact of liquid with the eyes will cause thermal and acid burns and possible blindness.
Skin Contact:	Acid, corrosive to skin. Liquid bursts in to flame in air. Contact with skin will therefore cause thermal burns.
Inhalation:	Material releases corrosive fumes of hydrogen chloride as it burns. Inhalation produces caustic burns and chemical pneumonia.
Ingestion:	Ingestion is an unlikely mode of entry as the material is pyrophoric and has an acrid odor.
Acute Health Effects:	Causes eye, skin burns, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), and pulmonary edema.
Chronic Health Effects:	No information available on long-term chronic effects.
NTP:	No
IARC:	No
OSHA:	No

SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Exposure:	Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Exposure:	Wash the affected area with a large excess of water applied at a fast rate to quench heat. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical assistance.
Inhalation:	Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Ingestion:	Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:	-1F
Autoignition Temperature:	less than 25 °C
Explosion Limits:	pyrophoric
Extinguishing Medium:	Vermiculite, sand, dry chemical. Use no water
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:	Material will spontaneously ignite when exposed to air. Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products:	carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, organic fumes, hydrogen chloride, and a dense white smoke of aluminum oxide.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:	Pyrophoric. Material will spontaneously ignite when exposed to air.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:	If spilled the product will ignite releasing a dense white smoke and acidic fumes. All personnel must be evacuated and the area sealed off. Fight fire using specified protective gear.

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:	Store in a steel cylinder under dry argon or nitrogen. Transfer using metal, not plastic materials. Expect fire when disassembling used piping. Do not use flammable solvents to clean out piping.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection:	Always wear approved safety glasses. In addition a face shield should be worn when handling this material.
Skin Protection:	Wear protective clothing and loose fitting gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation:	This product must only be handled in an efficient fume hood.
Respirator:	In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Additional Protection:	Fire resistant apron recommended

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:	colorless liq.
Molecular Weight:	120.56
Melting Point:	-85°C
Boiling Point:	no data
Vapor Pressure:	no data
Specific Gravity:	0.961
Odor:	Pungent odor
Solubility in Water:	Reacts violently with water

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:	moisture sensitive, pyrophoric
Hazardous Polymerization:	no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:	Contact with air and protic substances
Incompatibility:	Water, air, oxidizing agents, alcohols, acids and bases
Decomposition Products:	carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, organic fumes, hydrogen chloride, and a dense white smoke of aluminum oxide.

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:	Inhalation (rat); LC50: 11 gm/m3.
Carcinogenic Effects:	No data available
Mutagenic Effects:	No data available
Tetratogenic Effects:	No data available

SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:	No information available

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:	Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):	Organometallic substance,Liquid,Pyrophoric,Water-reactive
Hazard Class (CFR):	4.2
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):	4.3
Packaging Group (CFR):	I
UN ID Number (CFR):	UN# 3394
Shipping Name (IATA):	Forbidden
Hazard Class (IATA):	NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):	NA
Packaging Group (IATA):	NA
UN ID Number (IATA):	UN# 3394

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:	Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):	Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient:	none
Third Ingredient:	none

SECTION 16: Other Information
Disclaimer:	The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information.
Preparation Date:	3/20/2001
Revision Date:	6/24/2010