Product ID:A4274 ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:02/14/1996
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F046258
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BYMSF

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010

Info Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010

Cage: 21076

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

HYDRATED ALUMINA, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ALUMINUM OXIDE

CAS: 21645-51-2

RTECS: BD0940000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM (DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM (DUST)

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION/ABSORPTION. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATING
TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, CONSTIPATION.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
MINS. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
INGESTION: WASH OU T MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
REACTS VIOLENTLY W/CHLORINATED RUBBER WHEN HEATED.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES,
RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD
FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE
AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP I S COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN &
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER
& EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HTC0-1-8 MUCICARMINE STOCK SOLUTION IS COMPOSED OF C6152 CARMINE
CERTIFIED 1%, A4274 ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE 1%, EHTYL ALCOHOL 200 PROOF
USP 50%.

Appearance and Odor:SOLID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS & CHLORINATED RUBBER WHEN HEATED, ABSORBS CO2 FROM AIR.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ALUMINUM OXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:BURY IN A LANDFILL SITE APPROVED FOR THE
DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL & HAZARDOUS WASTES IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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