Aluminum carbide
[CAS 1299-86-1]

Identification

• Classification: Inorganic chemical industry >> Inorganic salt >> Carbides and carbonates
• Name: Aluminum carbide
• Synonyms: ALI 03PB; Tetraaluminum tricarbide
• Molecular Formula: Al₄C₃
• Molecular Weight: 143.96
• CAS Registry Number: 1299-86-1
• EC Number: 215-076-2

Properties

• Melting point: 2200 °C^*

^* Ruff, Otto

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: F;Xi
• Risk Statements: R15;R36/37/38
• Safety Statements: S26;S43

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases	Water-react.	2	H261
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335

• Transport Information: UN 1394 4.3 / PGII