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Data Sheet

  Aluminum (Pyro) Rev. Date 04/21/06
    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code: 00-0808 01-0810 01-0814
Description: Medium Coarse Fine
Pyro Powder Coated: Light Pyro Dark
% Non-Volatile: 99.60% 99.60% 99.60%
Metallic Impurities: 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Extract Fatty Matter: 1.12% 1.12% 1.12%
Specific Gravity: 2.6 2.6 2.6
Granulation      
+100 Mesh: 1.00% 1.00% 0.00%
+325 Mesh: 25-35% 35-55% 25-35%
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  MIL-A-512
 
PACKAGING:   Steel Drums- 100, 250, 500 & 600 lb.
 
USES:   Pyrotechnics, explosives, flash powder, aluminum paints, plastic filler, in testing for gold, arsenic & mercury; reducer for determining nitrates & nitrite.
 
HANDLING:   Aluminum powder may be ignited by static discharge and burn at extremely high temperature. Once suspended in a dust-laden air cloud, it is readily ignited and very explosive. Do not use water to clean up spills. Use non-sparking tools for cleanup. Reacts violently with halogenated hydrocarbons and with oxidizers. Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages. Use dust respirator when handling. OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV-TWA have been established for Aluminum at 15-mg/m3 dust and 5 mg/m3 dust respectively. This product may be subject to SARA Section 313 reporting requirements (Al 100%). See MSDS for more information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Aluminum
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   UN# 1309, Class 4.1, PGII, Label Code 4.1
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Aluminum (Pyro)
 
CAS Number
RTEC Number
Melting point
Apparent Density

7429-90-5
BD 0330000
660 °C(1220 °F)
2.6

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
Water Solubility

2310723
26.98
Al
Insoluble
 

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