Product ID:ALUMINUM OXIDE, 0535
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N036761
MSDS Number: BQRJF

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-582-2537

Cage: DO803

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

3) OXIDE; (ALPHA-ALUMINA) (ALUMINUM OXIDE) (EPA

CAS: 1344-28-1

RTECS: BD1200000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: TIGHTNESS AND PAIN IN
CHEST, COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHING, EXCESSIVE INHALATION IS
IRRITATING, MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT ULCERS. SKIN/EYE CONT:
IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION/INGEST: NON E IDENTIFIED. CHRONIC: NONE
IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LUNG DISEASE.

First Aid:INGEST: IF PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHAL: IF PERSON BREATHES
IN LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN
WITH PLENTY O F SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. EYE:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQD WHERE ADEQ VENT CONDITIONS EXIST. IF
AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST
RESP IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
RESPIRATOR, A NIOSH/MSHA AP PROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:5391F,2977C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3686F,2030C
Spec Gravity:4 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE (<0.1%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER; ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE IDENTIFIED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE IDENTIFIED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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