Safety data for triethylaluminium
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Synonyms: triethylaluminum, triethyl aluminium, triethyl aluminum
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Molecular formula: (C2H5)3Al
CAS No: 97-93-8
EINECS No: 202-619-3
Annex I Index No: 013-004-00-2
Physical data
Appearance: colourless liquid with a characteristic smell
Melting point: -50 C
Boiling point: 128 - 130 C at 50 mm Hg
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure:
Density (g cm-3): 0.835
Flash point: -18 C
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: reacts
Stability
Spontaneously flammable in air. Highly flammable.
Reacts violently with water.
Moisture sensitive. Store under dry inert gas. Incompatible with air,
moisture, water, oxidizing agents, alcohols.
Toxicology
Corrosive - causes burns. Very destructive of respiratory tract.
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IHL-RAT LC50 1000 mg/m3/30m
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R14 R17 R34.
Transport information
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Hazard class 4.2. UN No 3051. Packing group I.
Personal protection
Because of the pyrophoric nature of this material, no work
should be started until a full risk assessment has been prepared.
Use safety glasses, good ventilation, and appropriate
containment facilities.
In case of fire use sand or dry powder - do not use water.
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S16 S43 S45.