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Aluminium orthophosphate
EC / List no.: 232-056-9
CAS no.: 7784-30-7
Mol. formula: AlO4P
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
inks and toners,
polymers,
adhesives and sealants,
pharmaceuticals and
cosmetics and personal care products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material),
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery),
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper),
wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys) and
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
adhesives and sealants,
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
inks and toners,
laboratory chemicals,
polymers,
metal surface treatment products,
water softeners and
water treatment chemicals.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work,
scientific research and development and
municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
wood and wood products,
pulp, paper and paper products,
plastic products,
chemicals,
metals,
fabricated metal products and
machinery and vehicles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
inks and toners,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
polymers,
adhesives and sealants,
metal surface treatment products,
hydraulic fluids,
water softeners,
cosmetics and personal care products and
water treatment chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
formulation in materials.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
inks and toners,
polymers,
adhesives and sealants,
metal surface treatment products,
hydraulic fluids,
water treatment chemicals and
water softeners.
This substance is used in the following areas:
mining and
building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
wood and wood products,
pulp, paper and paper products and
plastic products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as processing aid,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and
in the production of articles.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
formulation in materials and
as processing aid.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
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