Aluminum Powder Handling and Storage

• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.
• Ground/bound container and receiving equipment.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilation/lighting/ equipment.
•  Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
•  In case of fire: Use sand, Rockwool or special powder for metal fire, never  use water, halons.
•  Foam or carbon dioxide.
• Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.​

Handling and Storage

• Precautions for safe handling:
• Prevent formation of dust.
• Any deposit of dust which cannot be avoided must be removed regularly.
• Prevent sparks arising from static electricity.
• No smoking, fire, sparks or welding.
• Use explosion proof electric equipment.
• Water for eye flushing to be available.
• Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
• Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities.
•  Keep container tightly closed and dry.
•  Keep away from sources of ignition.
• Do not store together with alkalis, oxidizing and acidic materials.

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