Potential Exposure
Used in water and waste treatment; papermaking industry; in printing on fabrics; in the manufacture of pigments, milk glass, and soap; hardening building stone; sizing paper; as a water softener.
First aid
Move victim to fresh air. Call 911 or emergency medical service. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. Keep victim warm and quiet. Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. Medical observation is recommended for 24 to 48 hours after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized paramedic may consider administering a drug or other inhalation therapy.
Shipping
UN2812 Sodium aluminate, solid, Hazard class: 8; Labels: 8-Corrosive material. UN1819 Sodium aluminate, solution, Hazard class: 8; Labels: 8-Corrosive material.
Incompatibilities
The aqueous solution is a strong base. Reacts violently with acid. Incompatible with organic anhydrides; isocyanates, alkylene oxides; epichlorohydrin, aldehydes, alcohols, glycols, caprolactum, chlorocarbons. Corrosive to metals; attacks copper, tin, aluminum, and zinc.
Chemical Properties
Sodium aluminate is a white crystalline solid or solution.
Uses
Printing on fabrics; manufacture of lake colors; sizing paper; manufacture of milk-glass, soap; hardening building stones; water softener.
Uses
Sodium aluminum oxide is used in the isomerization of alkene and isomerization of amines. It is also used in water treatment as an adjunct and as a coagulant aid to flocculation. It is involved in the removal of silica and phosphates from waste water. It is employed to accelerate concrete solidification. It finds application in the paper industry and fire brick production. It acts as an intermediate in the production of zeolites.
Flammability and Explosibility
Nonflammable
Toxics Screening Level
The Initial Threshold Screening Level (ITSL) for sodium aluminate of 0.1 μg/m3 with annual averaging time is being rescinded.
