Product ID:ALUMINUM OXIDE, GAMMS, 10459
MSDS Date:06/20/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N058131
MSDS Number: BXBFG

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 508-521-6300

Cage: 0MMA6

Telephone: 978-621-6300

Cage: 0MMA6

3) (SARA 313)

CAS: 1344-28-1

RTECS: BD1200000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE: MAY CAUSE IRRIT. INHAL:
MAY CAUSE IRRIT OF RESP TRACT. CHRONIC: SKIN: ALUMINUM SALTS CAN
CAUSE DERMATITIS, EXZEMA. INHALATION MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE. OTHER:
HIGH LEVELS OF ALUMINUM IN THE B RAIN HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED
W/SENILITY AND ALZHEIMERS DISEASE. AL*2C*3 HAS CAUSED TUMORS IN LAB
ANIMALS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH CHRONIC RESPIRATORY
DISEASE MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY(F PN). SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMD
CLTHG, FLOOD SKIN W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYE: IMMED FLUSH EYES
INCLUDING UNDER EYELIDS, WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. CALL MD. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT
BREATHING(GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP).

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL
EXTINGUISHING AGENTS, DRY SAND OR DRY GROUND DOLOMITE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF W/OUT RISK, REMOVE MATL FROM FIRE AREA.
COOL CNTNR W/WATER FROM MAX DISTANCE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:WEARING FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, COVER SPILL
W/DRY SAND OR VERMICULITE. MIX WELL & CAREFULLY TRANSFER TO A
CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICLE
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LABORATORY FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT & APRON, FLAME & CHEM RESIST
COVERALLS, EYEWASH CAPABLE OF SUSTAINED FLUSHING, SAFETY DRENCH
SHOWER & (SUPDAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PROT EQUIP: MEETING ANSI APPRVD CRITERIA . HYGIENIC FACILITIES
FOR WASHING.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:5391F,2977C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3722F,2050C
Vapor Pres:0
Spec Gravity:3.965(H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0(BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO GREY POWDER, LUMP; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE, HOT CHLORINATED RUBBER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT STATE, LOCAL OR FEDERAL EPA REGULATIONS
FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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