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11 PRODUCT
PRODUCT DEFINITION
DEFINITION
This section describes the entire group/s by which the Mozal product is described and specified.
This section describes the entire group/s by which the mozal product is described and specified

1.1 Grades
1.1 Grades of Product
of Product
Mozal produces primary aluminium, with a purity grade of, or greater than 99.7% aluminium. This product is
Mozal as
traded produces primary
commodity aluminium,
aluminum with
on the a purity
world grade
market. of, or
Mozal greater
product is than 99.7%
graded aluminium.with
in accordance This product
the is
Aluminium
traded as commodity
Association aluminum on the world market. Mozal product is graded in accordance with the Aluminium
grading system.
Association
Mozal grading system.
will determine the actual grades offered by Mozal from time to time. These grades will depend upon the
present metal
Mozal will quality and
determine marketgrades
the actual factors. They are
offered by likely
Mozaltofrom
include
timeP0406A,
to time. P0610A and P1020A.
These grades Mozalupon
will depend may the
offer
other grades
present metalfrom timeand
quality to time.
market factors. They are likely to include P0406A, P0610A and P1020A. Mozal may
offer other grades from time to time.
1.2 Ingots
1.2 Ingots
The ingot is the basic component part of the product sold by Mozal and its size and form conforms to the special
contract LME rules and specifications regarding quality shape and weight.
The ingot is the basic component part of the product sold by Mozal and its size and form conforms to the special
contract LME rules and specifications regarding quality shape and weight.
1.2.1 Ingot Form (size and weight)
1.2.1 Ingot Form (size and weight)
The
Theingot
ingotsize
sizeand
andshape
shape isis as
as shown
shownbelow
belowin
inFigure
Figure 11

Figure 1 – ingot mould shape and surfaces

Theingot
The ingothas
hasaanominal
nominalweight
weightof
of23.7kg
23.7kgand
andoversize
oversizeand
andundersize
undersizeingots
ingotsare
arerejected
rejectedthrough
throughthe
theprocess
process
priorto
prior topacking
packinginto
intobundles.
bundles.
1.2.2 Ingot Contamination
The moulds are coated with a canola oil spray prior to casting, and the ingots may show some residue of this oil,
or its combustion products. They may also acquire some residue of any oil leakage in the system that found its
way to the moulds. This residue will be confined to small areas and will not affect the performance of the
product during the remelting process or any subsequent processing.
Even
The typical specifications set out abovethough all efforts
are indicative willdoes
only. Seller be made to maintain all surfaces in prime conditions Mozal cannot guarantee that
not warrant
compliance with the typical specifications
100% of and reserves
product themeet
will right tothis
amend them at any time.
specification. Please see section 5.1 below regarding health and safety of
product.
Information updated as of September 2008
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1.2.21.2.3
Ingot Contamination
Ingot Surface Condition
1.2.3 Ingot Surface Condition
The moulds are coated
The top surface (see with
figurea 2)
canola
of theoil spray
ingots is prior to casting,
free from and the
visible cracks, ingotsormay
bubbles
showholes.
someThis
residue
The
is of this
top
achieved oil, or
surface (see
through its combustion
figure
the 2) of
action ofthe products.
ingots is
skimming Theyfrom
orfree mayvisible
controlled also acquire
coolingcracks,
to bubbles or
someprovide
residuea safe
ofholes.
any
andoilclean
leakage
This in theAll
isproduct.
achieved system
through
effortsthethat found
willaction
be ofits
made toway
skimming to or
thecontrolled
eliminate moulds.
surface This to
cooling
and
residue will be cavities,
subsurface confined ato
provide however small
safe anditareas
clean and willfor
product.
is impossible not affect
AllMozal
efforts the
to will performance
be
guaranteemade of the
to eliminate
that 100% of surface and
product during
product the
meets remelting
subsurface
this process
cavities,
specification. or any
however
Please it subsequent
see issection
impossible processing.
for Mozal
5.1 below to guarantee
regarding that 100% of
health and
Evensafety of all
though product
product.
efforts meets
The
will bethis
other specification.
faces
made of
tothe ingotPlease
maintain will see minor
all show section
surfaces 5.1 below
in surface
prime regarding health and
roughness,
conditions
Mozal cannot guarantee that 100% of product will meet this specification.surface
from contact safety
with of
theproduct.
mould. The other
Ingots faces
are of
not the ingot will
individually show
marked minor
with a Pleaseroughness,
unique
number. from contact with the mould. The Ingots
see section 5.1 below regarding health and safety of product. are not individually marked with a unique
number.
Figure 2 - Ingot top surface
1.3 Bundles
1.2.3 Ingot Surface
1.3 Bundles Condition
Figure 2 - Ingot top surface

The bundle comprises 44 ingots packed in an interlocked

The top surface
manner and(see
The figure
bundle
secured 2) of
with the ingots
comprises
three 44isingots
polyester freestraps.
from visible
packed cracks,
Theinbottom bubbles or
an interlocked
of
holes.theThis is achieved
ingot hasmanner through the
and securedonwith
slight projections action of skimming
twothree or
polyester
opposite controlled
sides straps. cooling
to allowThe bottom to of
provide a safe
easy handlingand clean
theofingotproduct.
has slight
the product All efforts will
by projections
forklift (Seeonbe made to
two 3).
figure eliminate surface
opposite sides to allow and
subsurface cavities, however it is impossible for Mozal
easy handling of the product by forklift (See figure 3). to guarantee that 100% of
Themeets
product bundlesthisare packed byPlease
specification. robot,see andsection
shall show tightregarding
5.1 below packing health and
safetyand
of product. The
interlockingThe bundles
of all faces
other areofpacked
ingots. Oversize
the by robot,
ingot andshow
will andminor
undersizeshallingots
show tight
surface packing
roughness,
from are
contact withand
rejected prior interlocking
to packing
the mould. The Ingotsof
to all ingots.
ensure
are Oversize
a quality
not and
bundle
individually undersize
build.
marked with aingots
unique
number. are rejected prior to packing to ensure a quality bundle build.
1.3.1 Bundle Form (weight and dimension)
1.3.1 Bundle Form (weight and dimension)
The bundles are weighed individually. Bundles outside the
1.3 Bundles
range of 970kg Theto bundles
1070kgareare weighed
rejected individually.
through theBundles system.outside the
The bundle range44ofingots
970kgpacked to 1070kg are rejectedmanner
throughand the system.
The scales are test weighed every 24 hours. Record of readings secured
comprises in an interlocked
with are
three polyester
taken and The straps.
scalesOut
stored. The
are ofbottom
test of the ingot
weighed conditions
calibration has
every 24 hours. slight projections on two
Record of readings
are reported
opposite sides
and corrected.to allow
are All easy
taken handling
and stored.
products of
that have the
Out of product
been by
calibration forklift
weighedconditions (See figure 3).
by an out are reported
of calibration
The bundles and
are packed corrected.
scale bysince
robot,theAll
and products
last test show
shall that
weighing have
tight was been
passed
packing weighed
andare by an out
Figure
interlocking 3 - Bundle side view
of
manually
all ingots. Oversize of calibration
re-weighed before
and undersize scale sinceare
dispatch
ingots the last
thetest
orrejected
at stockweighing
prior yard. was to
to packing passed
ensure area Figure 3 - Bundle side view

quality bundle manually re-weighed before dispatch or at the stock yard.

build.
1.3.2 Strapping
1.3.2 Strapping
Three polyester straps (Tenax 19mm or equivalent) secure the bundle. The straps are applied parallel to each
1.3.1other,
Bundle with the Form
Threecenter (weight
polyester
one going straps and
(Tenaxdimension)
through 19mm
the middleor equivalent)
of the bundle, secure
andthethebundle.
bottom The ingotstraps
layerare applied parallel
longitudinal face. to each
other, with the center one going through the middle of the bundle, and the bottom ingot layer longitudinal fa
The bundles are weighed individually. Bundles outside the range of 970kg to 1070kg are rejected through
The polyester strapping is preferred over the more traditional steel for its improved shock resistance, corrosion
the system.
The polyester
resistance, elasticity and ease strapping is preferred
of handling. over the more vulnerable
It is however traditional to steel for its
direct improved
impact shock resistance, corrosio
and abrasion.
The scales are testresistance,
Reasonable weighed
care must be every 24 hours.
elasticity
taken and ease
when Record ofthis
readings
of handling.
handling Itare
product. taken andmore
is however stored.
vulnerable to direct impact and abrasion.
Out of calibrationReasonable
conditions are care reported
must beand takencorrected. All products
when handling that have been
this product.
Note: The polyester strapping is never to be used for lifting or dragging of the product. It will fail if used in this
weighed by an out of calibration scale since the last test weighing was passed are
manner. Note: The polyester strapping is never to be used for lifting or dragging of the product. It will fail if used in this
manually re-weighed before dispatch or at the stock yard.
manner.
1.3.3 Labelling
1.3.3 Labelling
Every Mozal bundle is labeled on 3 sides (faces). The label
contains
The typical specifications set out above are indicativeEvery
a bar code
only. Mozal doesbundle
that
Seller has is labeled
embedded
not warrant on 3 sideson
information (faces). The label
the cast
compliance with the typical specifications and reserves the right a
contains to bar
amend codethemthat
at any time.
has embedded information on the cast
and bundle number. The label also has the bundle weight
Information updated as of Septemberprinted
2008 on itand
(Seebundle
figure number.
4). The label also has the bundle weight
printed on it (See figure 4).
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1.3.2 Strapping The bundle label is positioned on the second ingot face fro
when directly
Three polyester straps (Tenax 19mm or equivalent) secure the bundle. The straps are applied facingtothe
parallel bundle
each (see figure
other, with 5).
the center one going through the middle of the bundle, and the bottom ingot layer longitudinal
The Barcode face.
format (number) is as follows:

The polyester strapping is preferred over the more traditional steel for its improved shock resistance, corrosion
CAST NUMBER
resistance,
BUNDLE NO.

3 1 5 5 0 4 0
elasticity and ease of handling. It is however more vulnerable to direct impact and abrasion. Reasonable care must be
taken when handling this product. The barcode sticker contains no product grade information
documentation.
Note: The polyester strapping is never to be used for lifting or dragging of the product. It will fail if used in this manner.
The ingot bundles also carry a single Danger Label, to warn
ingot products. (See figure 6)
1.3.3 Labelling 5

Every Mozal bundle is labeled on 3 sides (faces). The label contains a bar code
that has embedded information on the cast and bundle number. The label also
has the bundle weight printed on it (See figure 4).
bundle label is positioned on the secondTheingotbundle
face from the bottom
label and slightly
is positioned ontothe
the left of theingot
second observant
face
from the bottom and Ingots
Ingots w
cancan ca
n directly facing the bundle (see figure 5).
slightly to the
The bundle leftisofpositioned
label the observant when
on the directly
second facing
ingot facethe bundle
from (see figure
the bottom and slightly to the left of the observant cause
Barcode format (number) is as follows:
5).
when directly facing the bundle (see figure 5).
ST NUMBER BUNDLE NO. On
Only
The
The Barcode
Barcode format
format(number)
(number)isisas
asfollows:
follows:
1 5 5 0 4 0
lo
CAST NUMBER Mozal provides this
barcode sticker contains no product grade information. BUNDLE NO.
information with the shipping
Please see
umentation.
PRO-213 F
3 1 5 5 0 4 0
Figure 6 - Danger L
ingot bundles also carry a single Danger Label, to warn users of the hazards associated with the use of the
t products. (See figure 6)
The barcode sticker contains no product grade information. Mozal provides this information with the shipping
The barcode
documentation. Figure 5 - Bundle Label position
sticker contains

DANGER
The ingot bundles also carry a single Danger Label, to warnno
ingot products. (See figure 6)
users of the
product
information.
hazards associated with the use of the
grade
1.4 Superpacks
The superpack is athe
shipping configuration for transport of a
Mozal provides this information with shipping
Ingots
Ingots whichare
w hich arenot
notclean,
clean, dry
dry and
and preheated
preheated documentation. 1.4.1 Superpack form (size and packing)

cancan Explosionififloaded
causeananExplosion loaded iinto
nto molten
DANGER
It contains a total of 24 bundles packed in a 2x2x6 bundle f
cause molten The ingot bundles also carry
pack is asecured
singlebyDanger Label,
andto warn
metal
a belly band, each pair of 2 bundles
metal users of the hazards associated with the use of the ingot
OnlyOnly Cleanand
Clean Dry ingots
andDry ingots should
shouldbebe products. (See figure 6)
loaded into a melting process
loaded into a melting process
Please see Mozal Product Specification
PRO-213 For further details
Ingots
Ingots whichare
w hich arenot
notclean,
clean, dry
dry and
and preheated
preheated
Figure 6 - Danger Label can cause an Explosion
can cause an Explosion if loaded i nto molten
if loaded into molten
metal
metal
e 5 - Bundle Label position Only Clean and
Only Clean and Dry Dry ingots
ingots should
shouldbebe
loaded into a melting process
Superpacks
loaded into a melting process
Please see Mozal Product Specification
superpack is a shipping configuration for transport of aluminium ingot bundles.
The typical specifications set out above are indicative only. Seller does not warrant PRO-213 For further details
1 Superpack form (size and packing)
compliance with the typical specifications and reserves the right to amend them at any time.
Figure 6 - Danger Label
ntains a total of 24 bundles packed in a 2x2x6 bundle form, i.e. - 2 high, 2 wide and 6 bundles long. The
k is securedInformation updated
by a belly band, andaseach
of September 2008 high is supported by an M strap for lifting purposes
pair of 2 bundles
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1.4 Superpacks
The superpack is a shipping configuration for transport of aluminium ingot bundles.

1.4.1 Superpack form (size and packing)

It contains a total of 24 bundles packed in a 2x2x6 bundle form, i.e. - 2 high, 2 wide and 6 bundles long. The
pack is secured by a belly band, and each pair of 2 bundles high is supported by an M strap for lifting purposes

1.4.2 Superpack strapping

1.4.2 Superpack strapping
The straps used for belly bands and M-straps are 32mm wide by 1.5 mm thick. The lifting strain for this M
The straps used for belly bands and M-straps are 32mm wide by 1.5 mm thick. The lifting strain for this M
strapping is 10 tonnes.
strapping is 10 tonnes.

Figure 7 - Mozal Superpack

2 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

2.1 Health and Safety Requirements

The typical specifications set outThe aluminium
above ingot
are indicative only.bundle is not
Seller does destined
warrant to be re-melted
in a subsequent handling process. Addition of solid
compliance with the typical specifications and reserves the right to amend them at any time.
materials to liquid aluminium is a potentially dangerous process.
Information updated as of September 2008
Before charging any ingots to an aluminium-melting furnace, the ingots must be free from any contamination.
Oils, fertilizers, or strongly oxidising materials have the potential to cause a major explosion if they come in
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2 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

2.1 Health and Safety Requirements

The aluminium ingot bundle is destined to be re-melted in a subsequent handling process. Addition of solid
materials to liquid aluminium is a potentially dangerous process.
Before charging any ingots to an aluminium -melting furnace, the ingots must be free from any contamination.
Oils, fertilizers, or strongly oxidising materials have the potential to cause a major explosion if they come in
contact with liquid aluminium during a melting process.
Before charging any ingots to a molten bath of aluminum, the ingots must be clean, as described above, and
furthermore the ingots must be completely dry. Wet ingots can cause a serious explosion or splashing of molten
metal.
The ingots must be dried, by preheating them at 200°C for a period of 2 hours. Testing should take place to
ensure that the preheating system is capable of fully heating the ingots to a core temperature of 120°C for a
period of not less than 1 hour.
During the course of transit, there is high risk that the ingots will become wet. Substandard transport or storage
conditions, outside Mozal control, may result in the product becoming dirty or contaminated with foreign
materials. For this reason it is essential that the user of the product treat all ingots with care and suspicion.
Additional information is contained in Appendix B – Material Safety Information

2.2 Environmental Requirements

Aluminium material is readily recyclable. Downstream products from aluminum processing are also readily
recyclable. The polyester strapping material is recyclable. Contact your local recycling agent, or your local
Signode agent for further information.

The typical specifications set out above are indicative only. Seller does not warrant
compliance with the typical specifications and reserves the right to amend them at any time.

Information updated as of September 2008

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2.2 Environmental Requirements

Aluminium material is readily recyclable. Downstream products from aluminum processing are also readily
MOZAL, MOZAMBIQUE
recyclable. The polyester strapping material is recyclable. Contact your local recycling agent, or your local Signode
agent for further information.
3 QUALITY
Quality is clearly recognised as an essential element to providing products that meet this specification. To this
3 QUALITY
end, Mozal is undertaking registration against ISO 9001:2000.
Quality is clearly
The specific stepsrecognised as the
for obtaining an essential
required element to providing
quality are products
not detailed as partthat meet
of this this specification.
document, but ratherTo
in this
the end,
Mozal is undertaking registration against ISO 9001:2000.
specific operating procedures of the various pieces of equipment and in procedures documenting the various
operating systems
The specific andobtaining
steps for activities.the required quality are not detailed as part of this document, but rather in the
All Mozal product that doesn’t of
specific operating procedures the various
adhere to the pieces of equipment
specifications on thisand in procedures
document, documenting
is handled the in
as described various
the
operating systems and activities.
Mozal non conforming products procedure.
All Mozal product that doesn’t adhere to the specifications on this document, is handled as described in the mozal
non conforming products procedure.
3.1 Records
3.1 Records
All records of product sold to the customers can be found in electronic copy in STM/SEM Outbound Logistics-
All recordsofofAnalysis.
Certificate product sold to the customers can be found in electronic copy in STM/SEM Outbound Logistics-
Certificate of Analysis.

44 FLOWCHART
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55 DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
AND ABBREVIATIONS

TERM DESCRIPTION

LME London Metal Exchange

AA Aluminium Association

66 REFERENCES
REFERENCES
REFERENCE DESCRIPTION TITLE

The Aluminium Association International Designations and Chemical Composition

Limits for Unalloyed Aluminium, May 2000

The typical specifications set out above are indicative only. Seller does not warrant
compliance with the typical specifications and reserves the right to amend them at any time.

Information updated as of September 2008

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7 APPENDICES
Appendix A Ingot and Bundle Drawings A-1
Appendix B
7 APPENDICES Materials Safety Data B-1 to B-2
Appendix C Product Details Brochure C-1 to C-2
Appendix A Ingot and Bundle Drawings A-1
Appendix B Materials Safety Data B-1 to B-2
Appendix C Product Details Brochure C-1 to C-2
7.1 Appendix A Ingot and bundle drawings
7.1 Appendix A Ingot and bundle drawings
MAX 1000
MIN 990

646

750 750

119 512 119 110

30 452 30
40
12
44
114
70

23 704 23 160

750 170

40

1 base layer at 4 Ingots + 8 Layers at 5 Ingots = Total 44 Ingots x 23.7 kg = 1043kg

The typical specifications set out above are indicative only. Seller does not warrant
compliance with the typical specifications and reserves the right to amend them at any time.

Information updated as of September 2008

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7.2 Appendix B Materials Safety Data

7.2 Appendix B Materials Safety Data
7.3 Hazardous
7.3 Hazardous Identification
Identification

DESCRIPTION VALUE

Product Identification Aluminium Ingot

Chemical Formula Al

Appearance Bright, silver coloured metal

Odour Odourless

Solubility Insoluble in water

Density 2.70

CAS No 7429-90-5

Boiling Point 2327°C (4221°F)

Melting Point 660°C (1220°F)

Vapour Pressure [mmHg]: 1 @ 1284°C (2343°F)

% Volatiles by volume @ 21°C (70°F): Zero

The aluminum ingot bundle is destined to be re-melted in a subsequent handling process. Addition of solid
The aluminum ingot bundle is destined to be re-melted in a subsequent handling process. Addition of solid
materials to liquid aluminium is a potentially dangerous process.
materials to liquid aluminium is a potentially dangerous process.
Before charging any ingots to an aluminium-melting furnace, the ingots must be free from any contamination.
Before charging any
Oils, fertilizers, ingots to
or strongly an aluminium-melting
oxidising materials havefurnace, the ingots
the potential mustabe
to cause free explosion
major from any contamination.
if they come in
Oils, fertilizers, or strongly oxidising materials have the potential to cause a major explosion if they come in
contact with liquid aluminium during a melting process.
contact with liquid aluminium during a melting process.
Before charging any ingots to a molten bath of aluminum, the ingots must be clean, as described above, and
Before charging
furthermore theany ingots
ingots to be
must a molten bath of
completely aluminum,
dry. thecan
Wet ingots ingots must
cause be clean,
a serious as described
explosion above, and
or splashing of molten
furthermore the ingots must be completely dry. Wet ingots can cause a serious explosion or splashing of molten
metal.
metal.
The ingots must be dried by preheating at 200°C for a period of 2 hours. Testing should take place to ensure
The
thatingots must be dried
the preheating by preheating
system is capable of at 200°C for a period
fully heating of 2 hours.
the ingots Testing
to a core should take
temperature place to
of 120°C forensure thatof
a period
the
notpreheating
less than 1system
hour. is capable of fully heating the ingots to a core temperature of 120°C for a period of not
less than 1 hour.
During the course of transit, there is high risk that the ingots will become wet. Substandard transport or
During
storagethe course of outside
conditions, transit, there is highof
the control risk that the
Mozal, mayingots
resultwill become
in the wet.becoming
product Substandard
dirtytransport or storage
or contaminated with
conditions, outside the
foreign materials. For control of Mozal,
this reason may result
it is essential in the
that the product becoming
user of the productdirty or contaminated
treats all ingots withwith foreign
suspicion.
materials. For this reason it is essential that the user of the product treats all ingots with suspicion.
7.4 First-Aid Measures
DESCRIPTION VALUE

Inhalation: Not expected to require first aid measures.

Ingestion: Not expected to require first aid measures.

Skin Contact: Not expected to require first aid measures.

The typical specifications set out above are indicative only. Seller does not warrant
Eye Contact:
compliance with the typical specifications Not to
and reserves the right expected
amendtothem
require
at first
anyaid measures.
time.

Information updated as of September 2008

7.5 Fire-fighting Measures
 Appearance Bright, silver coloured metal
Solubility Insoluble in water
Odour Odourless
Density 2.70
Solubility Insoluble in water
CAS No 7429-90-5
Density 2.70
Boiling Point 2327°C (4221°F)
CAS No 7429-90-5

ALUMINIUM INGOTS MOZAL

Melting Point 660°C (1220°F)
Boiling Point 2327°C (4221°F)
Vapour Pressure [mmHg]: 1 @ 1284°C (2343°F)
Melting Point 660°C (1220°F)
% Volatiles by volume @ 21°C (70°F): Zero
Vapour Pressure [mmHg]: 1 @ 1284°C (2343°F)

% Volatiles by volume @ 21°C (70°F): Zero

The aluminum ingot bundle is destined to be re-melted in a subsequent handling process. Addition of solid
materials to liquid aluminium is a potentially dangerous process.
The aluminum ingot bundle is destined to be re-melted in a subsequent handling process. Addition of solid
Before charging any ingots to an aluminium-melting furnace, the ingots must be free from any contamination.
materials to liquid aluminium is a potentially dangerous process.
Oils, fertilizers, or strongly oxidising materials have the potential to cause a major explosion if they come in
Before charging
contact with liquidanyaluminium
ingots to an aluminium-melting
during furnace, the ingots must be free from any contamination.
a melting process.
Oils, fertilizers, or strongly oxidising materials have the potential to cause a major explosion if they come in
Before charging any ingots to a molten bath of aluminum, the ingots must be clean, as described above, and
contact with liquid aluminium during a melting process.
furthermore the ingots must be completely dry. Wet ingots can cause a serious explosion or splashing of molten
Before charging any ingots to a molten bath of aluminum, the ingots must be clean, as described above, and
metal.
furthermore the ingots must be completely dry. Wet ingots can cause a serious explosion or splashing of molten
The ingots must be dried by preheating at 200°C for a period of 2 hours. Testing should take place to ensure
metal.
that the preheating system is capable of fully heating the ingots to a core temperature of 120°C for a period of
The less
not ingots
thanmust be dried by preheating at 200°C for a period of 2 hours. Testing should take place to ensure
1 hour.
that the preheating system is capable of fully heating the ingots to a core temperature of 120°C for a period of
During the course of transit, there is high risk that the ingots will become wet. Substandard transport or
not less than 1 hour. MOZAL, MOZAMBIQUE
storage conditions, outside the control of Mozal, may result in the product becoming dirty or contaminated with
During the
foreign course of
materials. transit,
For there itis ishigh
this reason risk that
essential the
that ingots
the user will become
of the wet.
product Substandard
treats transport
all ingots with or
suspicion.
storage
7.4 conditions,
First-Aid outside the control of Mozal, may result in the product becoming dirty or contaminated with
Measures
foreign
7.4 materials.
First-Aid MeasuresFor this reason it is essential that the user of the product treats all ingots with suspicion.

First-Aid Measures VALUE

7.4DESCRIPTION
Inhalation: Not expected to require first aid measures.
DESCRIPTION VALUE
Ingestion: Not expected to require first aid measures.
Inhalation: Not expected to require first aid measures.
Skin Contact: Not expected to require first aid measures.
Ingestion: Not expected to require first aid measures.
Eye Contact: Not expected to require first aid measures.
Skin Contact: Not expected to require first aid measures.

7.5Eye
Fire-fighting
Contact: Measures
Not expected to require first aid measures.

7.5 Fire-fightingVALUE
7.5DESCRIPTION
Measures
Fire-fighting Measures
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
DESCRIPTION VALUE
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Explosion: If
Notaluminium commences
considered melting orhazard.
to be an explosion burning, use gas or dry powder to extinguish fire.
Do not use water
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information: Use protective
If aluminium clothing and
commences breathing
melting equipment
or burning, appropriate
use gas for thetosurrounding
or dry powder fire.
extinguish fire.
Do not use water

Special Information: Use protective clothing and breathing equipment appropriate for the surrounding fire.

The typical specifications set out above are indicative only. Seller does not warrant
compliance with the typical specifications and reserves the right to amend them at any time.

Information updated as of September 2008

 ALUMINIUM INGOTS MOZAL

MOZAL, MOZAMBIQUE

7.6 Handling
7.6 Handling and Storage
and Storage
Bundle
Bundle shouldand
should
7.6 Handling notbe
not besuspended
suspendedfrom
Storage fromthe
thepolyester
polyester straps.
straps. Individual
Individual bundles
bundles should
should be be transported
transported by forklift
by forklift and
and care should be taken not to damage the
care should be taken not to damage the strapping. strapping.
Bundle should not be suspended from the polyester straps. Individual bundles should be transported by forklift
Ingots
Ingots should
should
and care beproperly
be
should properly
be dried
takendried
not toto
to removeall
remove
damage allmoisture
the moisture prior
prior
strapping. to to melting;
melting; failure
failure to do
to do thisthis
cancan result
result in explosion.
in an an
explosion.
Ingots should be properly dried to remove all moisture prior to melting; failure to do this can result in an
7.7 Exposure
explosion.
7.7 Exposure Controls/Personal
Controls/Personal Protection Protection
7.7DESCRIPTION
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection VALUE

Inhalation Not expected to be a health hazard

DESCRIPTION VALUE
Ingestion Not expected to be a health hazard
Inhalation Not expected to be a health hazard
Skin Contact Gloves are recommended in case of sharp edges
Ingestion Not expected to be a health hazard
Eye Contact: No adverse effect expected
Skin Contact Gloves are recommended in case of sharp edges
Chronic Exposure: No adverse effect expected
Eye Contact: No adverse effect expected
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No adverse health effect expected
Chronic Exposure: No adverse effect expected

Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No adverse health effect expected

7.8 Stability and Reativity
7.8 Stability and Reativity
7.8DESCRIPTION
Stability and Reativity VALUE

Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.

DESCRIPTION VALUE
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic Fumes may form when heated to decomposition.
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Polymerisation: Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic Fumes may form when heated to decomposition.
Incompatibilities: Mercury, Halocarbons, Halogens, Strong Oxidising Agents, Some Acids,
Hazardous Polymerisation: Will not
Bases occur.
and other materials.

Incompatibilities:
Conditions to Avoid: Mercury, with
Reaction Halocarbons, Halogens,
Incompatibles. RiskStrong
occursOxidising Agents,
when ingots Some Acids,
contaminated with compatibles
Bases
are and other
melted materials.
resulting in highly energetic exothermic reaction, and potentially explosion

Conditions to
Carcinogen Avoid:
Anticipated: Reaction with Incompatibles. Risk occurs when ingots contaminated with compatibles
No
are melted resulting in highly energetic exothermic reaction, and potentially explosion

Carcinogen Anticipated: No
7.9 Toxicological Information
No
7.9LD50/LC50 information
Toxicological found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure.
Information
7.9 Toxicological
No LD50/LC50
7.10 InformationInformation
Ecologicalinformation found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure.

No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure.

7.10 Ecological Information
DESCRIPTION VALUE

Environmental Fate: No information found.

DESCRIPTION VALUE
Environmental Toxicity: No information found
Environmental Fate: No information found.

Environmental
7.11 DisposalToxicity:
Considerations No information found

Aluminium is aConsiderations
7.11 Disposal material that is readily recyclable. Efforts should be made to recycle any unused materials and
The typical specifications set out above are indicative
waste/dross only. Seller
materials does notfrom
resulting warrant
processing. Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be
compliance with the typical specifications
Aluminium and is
reserves the rightthat
a material to amend them atrecyclable.
is readily any time. Efforts should be made to recycle any unused materials and
managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Unclassified landfill is acceptable in this case.
waste/dross
Information updated as of September 2008materials
Processing, use resulting from
or contamination processing.
of this Whatever
product may changecannot be saved
the waste for recovery
management or recycling
options. should be
Local disposal
managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Unclassified landfill is acceptable
regulations may differ in various countries or regions. Please consult local authorities for details. in this case.
Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. Local disposal
 DESCRIPTION VALUE

Inhalation Not expected to be a health hazard

Ingestion Not expected to be a health hazard

Skin Contact Gloves are recommended in case of sharp edges

ALUMINIUM INGOTS MOZAL Eye Contact:

Chronic Exposure:
No adverse effect expected

No adverse effect expected

Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No adverse health effect expected

7.8 Stability and Reativity

DESCRIPTION VALUE

Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic Fumes may form when heated to decomposition.

Hazardous Polymerisation: Will not occur.

Incompatibilities: Mercury, Halocarbons, Halogens, Strong Oxidising Agents, Some Acids,

Bases and other materials.

Conditions to Avoid: Reaction with Incompatibles. Risk occurs when ingots contaminated with compatibles
are melted resulting in highly energetic exothermic reaction, and potentially explosion

Carcinogen Anticipated: No

7.9 Toxicological Information MOZAL, MOZAMBIQUE

No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure.
7.10 Ecological Information
7.10 Ecological Information

DESCRIPTION VALUE

Environmental Fate: No information found.

Environmental Toxicity: No information found

7.11 Disposal Considerations

Aluminium is a material that is readily recyclable. Efforts should be made to recycle any unused materials and
7.11 Disposal Considerations
waste/dross materials resulting from processing. Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be
Aluminium
managed inisana material that and
appropriate is readily recyclable.
approved waste Efforts should
disposal be made
facility. to recycle
Unclassified any unused
landfill materials
is acceptable and case.
in this
waste/dross materials
Processing, use resulting from
or contamination ofprocessing.
this productWhatever cannot
may change the be saved
waste for recoveryoptions.
management or recycling should
Local be
disposal
managed in an
regulations mayappropriate and approved
differ in various countrieswaste disposalPlease
or regions. facility.consult
Unclassified landfill is acceptable
local authorities for details.in this case.
Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. Local disposal
7.12 Transport Regulations
regulations may differ in various countries or regions. Please consult local authorities for details.
None.
Byproduct drosses from the processing of aluminium should be transported only when completely cold. They
7.12 Transport Regulations
must also be protected from rain or moisture.
None.
Byproduct drosses from the processing of aluminium should be transported only when completely cold. They
The typical specifications set out above are indicative only. Seller does not warrant compliance with the typical specifications and reserves the right to amend them at any time.
must also be protected from rain or moisture.

The typical specifications set out above are indicative only. Seller does not warrant
compliance with the typical specifications and reserves the right to amend them at any time.

Information updated as of September 2008