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Old 03-11-2009, 09:50 PM
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Update from the MSDS datasheet. Seems your hunch is correct.

10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Heat and sunlight can contribute to instability.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Heat, flame, strong oxidizers, acetaldehyde, acids, chlorine, ethylene oxide, hydrogen-palladium combination, hydrogen peroxide-sulfuric acid combination, potassium tert-butoxide, hypochlorous acid, isocyanates, nitroform, phosgene, aluminum, oleum and perchloric acid.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.

Appears it does the same as a primary alcohol with sodium metal and forms a Al salt (aluminium isopropoxide). The hydrogen is knocked of the hydroxy group and forms hydrogen gas, The Al dissolves forms a salt.

Mark

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