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E173 Aluminium is used in perfumery (for the production of deodorants, air fresheners and flavorings, etc.), in jewelry, and in construction.
E173 Aluminium is added to drinking water in some areas to remove discoloration.
E173 Aluminium is widely used in antacid treatment.
CAS Number: 7429-90-5
EC Number: 231-072-3
Molecular Formula: Al
Molecular Weight (Atomic Weight): 26.98 g/mol
SYNONYMS:
Aluminium, Aluminum, Metallic aluminium, E173, Aluminium powder, Aluminium flakes, E 173, LT-E005, Aluminum, aluminium, C.I. 77000, Aluminumrod, Aluminumshot, Aluminiumfoil, Aluminumingot, AluminumPowder, Aluminumfoilmmt, aluminiumpowder, aluminium powder, Aluminiumturnings, ALMINIUM(PYROPOWDER), AluminumSilverPowder, AluminiumSilverPowder, Aluminum wire annealed, ALUMINIUM(WELDINDFUMES)
E173 Aluminium is also known as aluminium and belongs to the class of food colourings.
E173 Aluminium is a naturally occurring element used as a silvery-gray pigment, obtained from bauxite (open-pit mining) through electrolysis.
E173 Aluminium is permitted exclusively for coating confectionery and decorating cakes and cookies.
E173 Aluminium is produced electrolytically from bauxite.
E173 Aluminium is suitable as an oxygen and moisture barrier, is resistant to cold and heat, lightweight, and recyclable.
Because of these properties, E173 Aluminium is very popular as a packaging material and kitchen aid.
E173 Aluminium is a natural metal food additive (E173) approved by EU.
E173 Aluminium is sometimes used as a coloring agent in food and drink products.
E173 Aluminium is the third most abundant element on Earth.
E173 Aluminium is found in everyday products such as packaging materials, container materials, kitchenware, paints, and medicines.
In addition to air and water, people ingest most E173 Aluminium through food.
Some animals and plants also contain E173 Aluminium, but it also enters food from cutlery and utensils.
E173 Aluminium-containing food additives also contribute to this.
E173 Aluminium is the second most abundant metallic element in the Earth's crust after silicon , yet E173 Aluminium is a comparatively new industrial metal that has been produced in commercial quantities for just over 100 years.
E173 Aluminium weighs about one-third as much as steel or copper ; is malleable, ductile, and easily machined and cast; and has excellent corrosion resistance and durability.
Measured either in quantity or value, E173 Aluminium's use exceeds that of any other metal except iron , and it is important in virtually all segments of the world economy.
Some of the many uses for E173 Aluminium are in transportation (automobiles, airplanes, trucks, railcars, marine vessels, etc.), packaging (cans, foil, etc.), construction (windows, doors, siding, etc), consumer durables (appliances, cooking utensils, etc.), electrical transmission lines, machinery, and many other applications.
E173 Aluminium recovery from scrap (recycling) has become an important component of the aluminum industry.
A common practice since the early 1900s, E173 Aluminium recycling is not new.
E173 Aluminium was, however, a low-profile activity until the late 1960s when recycling of aluminum beverage cans finally vaulted recycling into the public consciousness.
Sources for recycled E173 Aluminium include automobiles, windows and doors, appliances, and other products.
However, E173 Aluminium is the recycling of aluminum cans that seems to have the highest profile.
E173 Aluminium is produced from bauxite by electrolysis.
E173 Aluminium, the third most common metal on Earth, is found in many everyday products, from food packaging to cosmetics and even medications.
The human body can absorb E173 Aluminium through food, water, and even air.
E173 Aluminium is a food additive in the category of surface colorants.
E173 Aluminium gives a silver-gray color, and can be used according to the recipes in various ornaments for confectionery and pastry products.
E173 Aluminium is a metallic food coloring used primarily for silver-grey external coatings on confectioneries, cake decorations, and pharmaceuticals.
E173 Aluminium refers to metallic aluminium used as a food additive, primarily for decorative purposes.
E173 Aluminium is a lightweight, silvery-white metal widely used in industry and occasionally applied to foods in the form of thin foil, flakes, or powder to create metallic visual effects.
USES and APPLICATIONS of E173 ALUMINIUM:
As a natural mineral-derived additive authorized in the EU, E173 Aluminium is generally used in small quantities.
E173 Aluminium is a food additive made from a naturally occurring metal with a silvery-white or gray color that is used as a metallic surface coating and as a colorant in foods and beverages.
E173 Aluminium also has many other uses, such as in food packaging foil and even in some water purification processes (for example, to help remove contaminants and other harmful microorganisms from a water source).
To produce E173 Aluminium commercially, bauxite is mined, purified, and electrolyzed in molten cryolite.
Usage
The food additive E173 Aluminium is used to color cakes and various pastries.
E173 Aluminium perfectly protects products from spoilage and mold, and gives confectionery a silvery color.
In nature, E173 Aluminium is found in various minerals, bauxite, nepheline, aluminum oxide, etc.
E173 Aluminium is used in perfumery (for the production of deodorants, air fresheners and flavorings, etc.), in jewelry, and in construction.
E173 Aluminium is added to drinking water in some areas to remove discoloration.
E173 Aluminium is widely used in antacid treatment.
E173 Aluminium can also be ingested from soft drinks in aluminum cans used before their sell-by date, when the aluminum content in the drinks has been found to exceed the limits set for drinking water, and through the use of aluminum pots, pans, and cooking utensils.
Examples of foods and drinks that include E173 Aluminium :
*coating for pills and tablets;
*coating of dragees;
*flour confectionery;
*cake decoration.
The daily dose of E173 Aluminium should not exceed 2 mg/kg body weight.
E173 Aluminium is used as a metallic powder.
E173 Aluminium in food: properties, uses and controversies
E173 Aluminium is used as a silver-gray dye.
Unlike dyes that dissolve in liquids, E173 Aluminium is insoluble; its fine particles disperse in the medium without changing its chemical composition.
E173 Aluminium is also used solely for external decoration where it can be found in the covering of dragées and the decoration of sugar-coated flour confectionery, in cake decorations and to give a silvery finish to pills and tablets.
In US, E173 Aluminium can be used as color additives but exempt from certification and permanently listed for externally applied drugs and cosmetics use, including those for eye area.
E173 Aluminium has many excellent properties, in the electronic industry, automotive, aerospace, chemical, military and other fields have a wide range of applications.
Semiconductor Manufacturing sputtering target materials, superconducting cable stabilization materials, super alloy necessary elements for the manufacture of E173 Aluminium mirrors, magnetic suspension material, high-performance wires, integrated circuit bonding wire, optoelectronic storage media, such as CD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, data or Micro disk, DVD silver disk, etc.
E173 Aluminium is also the blade material of the aerospace engine and the missile launch engine.
The use of high purity E173 Aluminium in the field of electronic E173 Aluminium foil accounts for about 70% of the consumption of high purity E173 Aluminium, and other uses account for about 30%.
E173 Aluminium is used in paint, ink, fireworks, explosives and other industries, also used as Air entraining agent for porous concrete
E173 Aluminium used in the manufacture of anti-corrosion, anti-rust coatings, high temperature resistant coatings, decorative coatings, because these coatings have good ability to emit light and heat, and good weather resistance, they are widely used for surface coating of oil tanks, storage tanks, ship bottoms and heating equipment.
inorganic pigment.
E173 Aluminium is mainly used in the manufacture of anti-rust E173 Aluminium paint.
E173 Aluminium is widely used for anti-rust coating on the surface of chemical equipment.
In addition, E173 Aluminium can also be used for the manufacture of a variety of fireworks, fireworks and pesticide size.
E173 Aluminium is used to decorate pastry products, fondant pasta, and used in pharmaceutical products such as antacids.
E173 Aluminium is a natural metal food additive approved by the European Union (EU).
E173 Aluminium is sometimes used as a colouring agent in food and drink products.
The common name for E173 Aluminium is aluminium, i.e. the chemical element aluminium.
E173 Aluminium is a silver / grey metal that tends to be used as a metallic surface coating.
E173 Aluminium is also used in many other food-related applications, such as for food-wrap foils, and even in part of water purification processes (incl. e.g. to assist in removing contaminants and other harmful micro-organisms from a raw water source.).
To produce E173 Aluminium commercially, bauxite is extracted and purified and electrolysis to take place in molten cryolite.
Although aluminium can form part of a healthy diet, large amounts or accumulations have been linked to skeletal deformations, Alzheimer's Disease (see also Alzheimers in the news), and osteoporosis (see also osteoporosis in the news).
E173 Aluminium is not yet clear whether or not aluminium accumulation in the brain is a cause or the result of Alzheimer's.
E173 Aluminium is generally considered harmful if inhaled or ingested on its own.
E173 Aluminium has limited but specific applications.
In the food industry, E173 Aluminium is used as a decorative coating for confectionery, cakes, and luxury food products, typically in the form of foil or flakes.
In pharmaceuticals, E173 Aluminium compounds (not metallic aluminium) are used as adjuvants in vaccines and in antacid formulations.
In cosmetics, E173 Aluminium powders are used for decorative purposes.
In industrial applications, E173 Aluminium is widely used in packaging (foil, cans), construction, transportation, and electronics due to its lightweight and corrosion resistance.
E173 Aluminium's use in food is restricted or not permitted in some regions (e.g., European Union) due to concerns over aluminium exposure.
-Use of E173 Aluminium:
E173 Aluminium is only permitted for the following uses:
• Coatings for confectionery products (without quantitative restrictions)
• Cake and biscuit decorations (without quantitative restrictions)
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of E173 ALUMINIUM:
E173 Aluminium is a silvery-white, lightweight metal with a characteristic metallic luster.
E173 Aluminium is soft, malleable, and highly ductile.
E173 Aluminium has a melting point of approximately 660.3°C and a boiling point of about 2470°C.
E173 Aluminium is insoluble in water under normal conditions but reacts with acids and bases.
E173 Aluminium readily forms a thin, protective oxide layer (Al₂O₃) on its surface when exposed to air, which provides corrosion resistance.
E173 Aluminium is a good conductor of heat and electricity, though less conductive than copper.
E173 Aluminium is amphoteric, meaning it can react with both acids and bases.
E173 Aluminium dissolves in strong acids (e.g., hydrochloric acid) and strong bases (e.g., sodium hydroxide), releasing hydrogen gas.
E173 Aluminium is chemically reactive compared to noble metals but appears stable due to its oxide coating.
CHARACTERISTICS of E173 ALUMINIUM:
E173 Aluminium is characterized by:
*Silvery-white metallic appearance
*Low density (lightweight metal)
*High malleability and ductility
*Good thermal and electrical conductivity
*Formation of protective oxide layer
*Amphoteric chemical behavior
*Resistance to corrosion under normal conditions
BENEFITS of E173 ALUMINIUM:
E173 Aluminium (E173 Aluminium) offers mainly aesthetic and functional benefits:
E173 Aluminium provides metallic decorative appearance
Lightweight and easy to apply as foil or flakes
Stable under normal food conditions
E173 Aluminium does not significantly affect taste or odor
E173 Aluminium’s protective oxide layer is critical to its corrosion resistance and stability in most environments.
Unlike gold and silver (E175, E174), aluminium is more chemically reactive but appears stable due to passivation.
E173 Aluminium's use as a food additive is much less common compared to its extensive industrial applications.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of E173 ALUMINIUM:
E173 Aluminium powder is silver-white scaly powder, with excellent hiding power, floating property, opaque to light, reflective ability to ultraviolet rays, heat dissipation effect on heat energy irradiated by sunlight, and good weather resistance, it has excellent corrosion and water resistance properties, and is currently the most widely used metal pigment.
Because the E173 Aluminium powder is easy to fly and spread, it is very inconvenient to use, and the E173 Aluminium silver paste and solvent oil are usually made into E173 Aluminium powder slurry.
E173 Aluminiumpowder paste for Paste, generally containing about 65% of E173 Aluminium powder.
silver-white scaly powder.
The relative density of E173 Aluminium was 2.55.
Melting point of E173 Aluminium is 685 °c.
Boiling point of E173 Aluminium is 2065 °c.
Due to the adsorption of fatty acids on the surface of E173 Aluminium powder, E173 Aluminium powder is easy to float in the liquid.
Flake E173 Aluminium powder particles, the ratio of the diameter and thickness of the sheet is about 100:1, and the E173 Aluminium powder dispersed in the carrier has the characteristics of parallel with the low material, many particles are connected, the sizes of the particles fill each other to form a continuous metal film, which reflects foreign light and has excellent hiding power.
The continuous metal film formed by E173 Aluminium powder can be arranged in parallel at multiple levels in the carrier film, cutting off the capillary pores of the film-forming material, thus playing a good shielding role.
E173 Aluminium has the ability to reflect ultraviolet, infrared and visible light, and has the effect of heat dissipation on sunlight irradiation.
E173 Aluminiumpigment has a good "two-color effect" characteristics.
E173 Aluminium has good weather resistance.
Soluble in acid or alkali, and acid reaction will produce hydrogen.
KEY ASPECTS of E173 ALUMINIUM:
Function:
E173 Aluminium is used as a pigment to add a shiny, silver-grey color to the surface of items.
Common Uses of E173 Aluminium:
Coating dragées, cake decorations, and pharmaceutical pills.
Dietary Restrictions:
Generally safe for all religious groups, vegans, and vegetarians.
NATURE of E173 ALUMINIUM:
E173 Aluminium is a white ductile metal.
Melting Point: 660.
37 ℃; Boiling Point: 2467 ℃; Relative density: 102.
E173 Aluminium is soluble in alkali, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, insoluble in water, concentrated nitric acid, hot acetic acid.
E173 Aluminium is a good conductor for heat and electricity.
E173 Aluminium has better conductivity, ductility, reflectivity and corrosion resistance than the original E173 Aluminium.
The powder and air can form an explosive mixture.
When E173 Aluminium reaches a certain concentration, an explosion will occur when it encounters Mars.
Mixing E173 Aluminium with an oxidizing agent can form an explosive mixture.
With fluorine, chlorine, etc. E173 Aluminium can occur intense chemical reaction.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of E173 ALUMINIUM:
The physical and chemical properties of aluminum are important in understanding the use of E173 Aluminium as a food additive.
Here is a description of these properties:
Physical properties:
Physical state: E173 Aluminium is a metal that is found in solid form at room temperature.
Color: E173 Aluminium in its pure form has a shiny silver color.
Density: E173 Aluminium has a relatively low density, which makes it lightweight and useful in various industrial applications.
PREPARATION METHOD of E173 ALUMINIUM:
with high quality refined E173 Aluminium as raw material, high purity E173 Aluminium products were prepared by directional solidification and purification.
Alternatively, high-purity E173 Aluminium is obtained by electrolysis, the anode is an alloy of coarse E173 Aluminium and copper, and the cathode is high-purity E173 Aluminium.
When electrolysis is carried out in an electrolytic bath containing E173 Aluminium ions, 99 is precipitated at the cathode.
More than 99% of the high purity E173 Aluminium, the electrolysis temperature is about 750.
SOURCES OF E173 ALUMINIUM UPTAKE:
As the third most abundant element in the Earth's crust, E173 Aluminium naturally enters food and drinking water .
Although E173 Aluminium is mostly found in bound form in nature, it is released through acid rain and soil acidification or industrial activities, thus entering the environment and food.
Other sources also contribute to the further intake of E173 Aluminium through food, for example, aluminum cookware or food packaging, as aluminum ions can leach into the food during preparation or storage.
High E173 Aluminium content was measured in, among other places:
*spices, herbs
*cocoa
*Mussels (Contents depend on environmental influences, biology, lifestyle, processing)
*Pulses, oilseeds
*nuts
The total amount of E173 Aluminium ingested depends on how much of a food is consumed.
For adults in Germany, these products account for about one-third of their total intake due to their eating habits:
*Instant tea drinks and tea drinks
*Mixed raw vegetable salads
*Cocoa and chocolate products
*Multigrain bread and rolls
The remaining E173 Aluminium intake occurs through a variety of different foods.
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of E173 ALUMINIUM:
CAS Number: 7429-90-5
EC Number: 231-072-3
Molecular Formula: Al
Molecular Weight (Atomic Weight): 26.98 g/mol
Appearance: Silvery-white metallic solid
Odor: Odorless
Physical State: Solid metal
Density: ~2.70 g/cm³
Melting Point: ~660.3°C
Boiling Point: ~2470°C
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Solubility in Acids/Bases: Soluble in strong acids and bases (amphoteric behavior)
Thermal Conductivity: High
Electrical Conductivity: Good
Reactivity: Reactive metal; forms oxide layer in air
Oxidation Behavior: Rapid surface oxidation forming Al₂O₃
Corrosion Resistance: High due to passivation layer
Volatility: Non-volatile under normal conditions
Malleability/Ductility: High
Chemical Nature: Metallic element
CAS: 7429-90-5
EINECS: 231-072-3
InChI: InChI=1/Al
Molecular Formula: Al
Molar Mass: 26.98
Density: 2.7 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Melting Point: 660.37 °C (lit.)
Boling Point: 2460 °C (lit.)
Flash Point: 400°C
Water Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Vapor Presure: 0.13-1300Pa at 974℃
Appearance: wire
Specific Gravity: 2.702 (Water=1)
Color: Yellow
Odor: Odorless
Exposure Limit: TLV-TWA 10 mg/m3 (Al dust), 5 mg/m3(pyrophoric Al powder and welding fumes),2 mg/m3 (soluble Al salts and alkyls)(ACGIH).
Merck: 13,321 / 13,321
PH: 0.5 (H2O, 20°C)
Storage Condition: Flammables area
Stability: Stable.
Reacts very exothermically with halogens.
Moisture and air sensitive.
Incompatible with strong acids, caustics, strong oxidizing agents, halogenated hydrocarbons.
Sensitive: Moisture Sensitive
FIRST AID MEASURES of E173 ALUMINIUM:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of E173 ALUMINIUM:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of E173 ALUMINIUM:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of E173 ALUMINIUM:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of E173 ALUMINIUM:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of E173 ALUMINIUM:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available
