| Agent Name |
Aluminum, soluble salts/ alkyls |
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| CAS Number |
Varies |
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| Formula |
Varies |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Alum; Aluminum ammonium sulfate; Aluminum potassium sulfate; Aluminum sulfate; |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Appearance and odor vary depending upon the specific aluminum compound. |
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| Sources/Uses |
Potassium aluminum sulfate (alum) is used as a hardener in photographic processing; Also used as a mordant in textile dyeing; [www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/medium.html] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| Explanatory Notes |
The Guide from the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Aluminum alkyls." TLV withdrawn; See Aluminum metal and insoluble compounds; [ACGIH] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
4: burns readily |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ALUMINUM
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