Aluminium Powder

Description

Grey odourless powder. (coated, pyrophoric, uncoated) Combustible, with many of its reactions liable to cause fire and explosion. Uncoated aluminum powder may emit flammable gas when wet.

Is shipped in the form of ingots, mostly bundled by strapping iron. Must be well covered with plastic foils to prevent contamination from other cargo. Scratching and notching on aluminum should be avoided.

Also shipped in the form of powder or dust:

Aluminum dross, aluminum residues and aluminum skimming are listed in section 24 of the General Introduction to the IMDG Books and in the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes as "Materials Hazardous only in Bulk" under BC No. 001.

See also IMDG Code Page 4121, 4255, 4330.

Hazard:
UN 1309 Class 4.1 (coated)
UN 1382 Class 4.2 (pyrophonic)