Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 273-708-2 | CAS number: 69011-71-8 A scum formed on the surface of molten aluminum and molten aluminum alloys.
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Persons who have inhaled dust and feel unwell should get immediate medical attention. Pass on all available product information.
Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash affected skin with soap and plenty of water.
Fire-fighting measures
Do not use water to extinguish.
Accidental release measures
Contain spillage by any means available.
If substance has entered a water course or sewer, inform the responsible authority.
Handling and storage
Store in a dry place.
Store in a well-ventilated place.
Aluminum dross can be packaged in ADR UN certified bulk bags
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 3170
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Aluminium smelting by-products or remelting by-products: Aluminum, dross
- Chemical name:
- Aluminum, dross
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 4.3
Special provisions / remarks
- Special provisions:
- 244
- Remarks:
- Substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases. Aluminum dross must not be shipped when hot or when containing moisture liable to
cause heating or fire during transportation
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 3170
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- VE03, LO03, HA07
IN01, IN02, IN03 apply only when this substance is carried in bulk or without packaging
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 3170
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Aluminium smelting or remelting by-products. Aluminum dross must not be shipped when hot or when containing moisture liable to
cause heating or fire during transportation - Chemical name:
- Aluminum dross
- Labels:
- 4.3
Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 3170
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Aluminium smelting or remelting by-products.
Aluminum dross must not be shipped when hot or when containing moisture liable to
cause heating or fire during transportation - Chemical name:
- Aluminum dross
- Labels:
- 4.3
Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases.
Aluminum dross must not be shipped when hot or when containing moisture liable to
cause heating or fire during transportation
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Stability and reactivity
Disposal considerations
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