Aluminum (pyro powders and welding fumes, as Al)
Synonyms & Trade Names Synonyms vary depending upon the specific aluminum compound.
CAS No.	RTECS No.	DOT ID & Guide 1383 135 (powder, pyrophoric)
	Conversion	IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL : TWA 5 mg/m³ OSHA PEL †: none		Measurement Methods NIOSH 7303
Physical Description Appearance and odor vary depending upon the specific aluminum compound.
Properties vary depending upon the specific aluminum compound.


Incompatibilities & Reactivities Varies
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms irritation skin, respiratory system; pulmonary fibrosis
Target Organs Skin, respiratory system
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes) Skin: No recommendation Eyes: No recommendation Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: No recommendation		First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations Not available. Important additional information about respirator selection
See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0988 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0011

Aluminum (pyro powders and welding fumes, as Al)