NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Aluminum (pyro powders and welding fumes, as Al) CAS

RTECS
Synonyms & Trade Names
Synonyms vary depending upon the specific aluminum compound.
DOT ID & Guide
1383 135 (powder, pyrophoric)
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 5 mg/m3
OSHA PEL†: none
IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX Conversion
Physical Description
Appearance and odor vary depending upon the specific aluminum compound.
Properties vary depending upon the specific aluminum compound.











Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Varies
Measurement Method
Filter; HNO3; Inductively coupled plasma; IV [#7300, Elements] See: NMAM INDEX
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: N.R.
Eyes: N.R.
Wash skin: N.R.
Remove: N.R.
Change: N.R.

First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms irritation skin, respiratory system; pulmonary fibrosis
Target Organs Skin, respiratory system
See also: INTRODUCTION