Safety Guidelines While Handling Aluminium Powder

Safety Guidelines While Handling Aluminium Powder

Aluminium powder is a light silver-white to gray, odorless powder. It is a reactive flammable material. This is originally produced by mechanical means using stamp mill to create flakes.

Aluminum powders are used in paints, pigments, protective coatings, printing inks, rocket fuel, explosives, abrasives and ceramics; production of inorganic and organic aluminum chemicals; and as Catalysts.

Aluminum Powder is used in the production of many types of explosives and fireworks. It

is also

employed

in

the

manufacturing of

certain

types

of

electronics. Powdered aluminum is included in many paints and sealants.

The aluminum powder should be stored in a cool place, i.e. in the open, it should be protected against direct sunlight. additionally, containers should be stored far enough off from steam pipes or radiators to prevent heating. Smoking and naked flames must be strictly prohibited in storage areas.

Can be shipped, stored, and used safely if proper attention is given to the maintenance of it. However, under certain conditions, aluminum powder and paste products can ignite and/or explode. To provide better understanding of the recommended safety procedures, please carefully read every guideline provided in this document.

Hazards of Aluminium Powder •

Mixtures of aluminium powder and air are ignitable over a large range of concentrations and might cause violent dust explosions.

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Highly flammable hydrogen can form on contact with water or other chemicals and present a further risk of explosion, and possibly be accountable for causing a secondary dust explosion

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The strong electric charge on powder can cause electrical discharges, which may possibly ignite a cloud of dust.

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It reacts strongly with acids and alkalis there is a danger of a fire or an explosion.

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Can react strongly on contact with halogens and easy halogenated hydrocarbons with the formation for instance, acid or acid vapor.

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Aluminium powder is combustible and classified as being flammable.

General Safety precautions Great care must be taken to prevent the contact of water and air with aluminum powders.

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While handling or using aluminium powder one should use tools or shovels that don't produce sparks (aluminium, wood, brass, stainless steel). Don't use plastics or low-alloy steels.

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Should store in rooms with a fire-resistant or non-combustible construction.

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Should make sure that there is good natural or forced ventilation in areas used for processing.

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In handling aluminum powders and pastes, use electrically conductive, grounded, and non-sparking tools. Plastic and ferrous metals shouldn't be used.

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Leaks

in

steam

lines,

water

lines,

radiators

or

roofs

should

be

promptly repaired.

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Keep aluminum powder containers away from pipes, radiators and other high-temperature sources to prevent heating of the contents.

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No smoking or smoking materials, including lighters or matches should be allowed in areas where aluminum powder, paste, or dust are present.

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The aluminum powder should be stored in a cool place, i.e. in the open, it should be protected against direct sunlight.

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There should not be any automatic fire-extinguishing systems (e.g. using sprinklers or carbon dioxide) in areas where aluminium powder is stored.

Personal Safety Equipment’s Whenever managing aluminium powder within the open one must always wear at least some of the personal protective equipment and no-one without protection should be allowed into the area.

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Respiratory protection: dust mask filter class FFP 1 (DIN EN 149) for normal dust formation; betting

on the

legal

requirements,

choose a

better class

of

protection for top dust concentrations (P2).

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Hand protection: leather gloves with long cuffs (DIN EN 388/407).

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Head/face protection: helmet with mesh for cover against heat or flames (DIN EN 166, wire mesh or plastic visor).

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Foot protection: conductive safety shoes (DIN EN 345 S1-3)

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Workwear: fire-retardant special fabric, rendered conductive (EN 531/1149-1/2), trousers without turn-ups, closed pockets.

First Aid Measures •

In case of Inhalation

:

Expose to fresh Air

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Skin Contact

:

Wash with normal water

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In case of Ingestion

:

Wash the Mouth repeatedly using water and drink plenty of water take medical advice.

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Eye Contact

:

Wash thoroughly with normal water at least for 15 mins.

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