Melting point :2100°C
Boiling point :2200°C (estimate)
Density :2.36 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
solubility :Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid.
form :powder
color :Dark gray
Specific Gravity :2.36
Water Solubility :decomposes with the evolution of CH4 in H2O [MER06]
Sensitive :Moisture Sensitive
Crystal Structure :Trigonal
Merck :14,335
Stability :Decomposes in water with evolution of CH4
CAS DataBase Reference :1299-86-1
EPA Substance Registry System :Aluminum carbide (Al4C3) (1299-86-1)

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Danger
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas Substances And Mixtures Which, In Contact With Water,Emit Flammable Gases Category 2 Category 3 Danger Warning P231+P232, P280, P370+P378,P402+P404, P501 H315 Causes skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Warning P264, P280, P302+P352, P321,P332+P313, P362 H319 Causes serious eye irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Warning P264, P280, P305+P351+P338,P337+P313P H335 May cause respiratory irritation Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation Category 3 Warning
Precautionary statements:	P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.