CAS Number: 97-93-8
Product Catalog

13-1850

Aluminum › Triethylaluminum, min. 93%

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

Stability: moisture sensitive

Safety: Hazardous, pyrophoric

Physical Characteristics: melting point -52.5°C, boiling point 186°C, flash point -1°F, density 0.835

Transportation: Boat, truck. See MSDS sheet.

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SECTION 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name:	Triethylaluminum, min. 93%
Product Number:	13-1850
CAS Registry Number:	97-93-8
Formula:	(C2H5)3Al
EINECS Number:	202-619-3
Chemical Family:	metal alkyl
Synonym:	Triethylalane

SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient	CAS Number	Percent	ACGIH (TWA)	OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound	97-93-8	100	2mg/m3 (Al sol.)	no data

SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:	Pyrophoric material. Ignites spontaneously on contact with air causing thermal burns. Burning liquid clings to clothing and skin.
Primary Routes of Exposure:	skin, eyes, inhalation of fumes
Eye Contact:	Liquid causes severe thermal burns to eyes. Irritating fumes.
Skin Contact:	Liquid ignites. Hard to extinguish burning gel on the skin and clothing
Inhalation:	White fumes from burning liquid irritating to the tissues of the nose, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract.
Ingestion:	Ingestion of burning liquid is unlikely
Acute Health Effects:	Liquid is pyrophoric and bursts into flame, causing severe thermal burns. Dense white smoke is irritating to eyes, and respiratory system.
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 water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.
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°C
Autoignition Temperature:	Pyrophoric
Explosion Limits:	no data
Extinguishing Medium:	Vermiculite, sand, dry chemical. Use no water
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:	Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products:	Highly flammable. If involved in a fire this material may irritating fumes of alumina dust
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:	Pyrophoric material. Material may ignite spontaneously on contact with air.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:	The material will ignite spontaneously in air. Burning material may release toxic fumes. Leave the area unless fitted with a self-contained breathing apparatus. Smother fire with dry powder. Product reacts violently with water.

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:	Store in a steel cylinder under dry argon or nitrogen away from other flammable materials. 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 when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection:	Wear protective clothing and loose fitting rubber or leather gloves.
Ventilation:	If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Respirator:	If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Additional Protection:	Wear a full face shield, and rubber lab apron.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:	colorless liq.
Molecular Weight:	114.17
Melting Point:	-52.5°C
Boiling Point:	186°C
Vapor Pressure:	no data
Specific Gravity:	0.835
Odor:	characteristic
Solubility in Water:	reacts violently with water

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:	Pyrophoric. Reacts violently with water
Hazardous Polymerization:	no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:	contact with air or moisture.
Incompatibility:	Water, alcohols, carbonyl compounds, mineral acids, metal salts, sulfur, phosphorus, metals and chlorinated hydrocarbons
Decomposition Products:	Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ethane and aluminum oxide.

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:	Inhalation (rat); LC50: 10gm/m3/15M.
Carcinogenic Effects:	no data
Mutagenic Effects:	no data
Tetratogenic Effects:	no data

SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:	No information available

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:	Dispose of according to federal, state, and local 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 on 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:	8/18/2002
Revision Date:	12/16/2011