Product ID:ACTIVATED ALUMINAS, 149
MSDS Date:12/19/1996
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N090317
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHYHC

ALUMINUM CO OF AMERICA

425 SIXTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-1850
US

Emergency Phone: 703-527-3887;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 412-553-4649

Cage: DO021

ALUMINUM CO OF AMERICA INDUSTRIAL CHEM

BAUXITE, AR 72001

Telephone: 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC

Cage: DO021

ALUMINUM OXIDE (NON FIBROUS)

CAS: 1333-84-2

Fraction By Weight: <97%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

ALUMINUM SILICATE

CAS: 14504-95-1

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

WATER; (LOSS ON IGNITION (WATER))

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 4-7%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

SILICATES; (TOTAL SILICATES CONTENT INCLUDES METAL

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ALUMINA IS A LOW HEALTH RISK BY
INHALATION AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS A NUISANCE DUST AS SPECIFIED BY
ACGIH. BASED ON CHEMISTRY OF BAUXITE-DERIVED PRODUCTS, CRYSTALLINE
SILICA IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE PRES ENT IN THIS PRODUCT. TOX
INFO:SKIN/EYES/ INGESTION:CAN CAUSE MILD IRRITATION. INHALATION:CAN
CAUSE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:MILD UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE & SKIN
RASHES.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CHECK FOR CLEAR AIRWAY, BRTHG &
PULSE. PROVIDE CPR FOR PERSONS W/OUT PULSE/RESPIRATIONS. CONSULT
MD. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS. CONSULT MD.
EYES:IMMED FLUS H W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS.CONSULT MD.
INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO
CONVULSING/UNCON PERSON. IF SWALLOWED, DILUTE BY DRINKING LG AMTS
OF WATER. CONSULT MD.

Extinguishing Media:SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . USE FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES THAT SUIT ENVIRONMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT DOES NOT PRESENT AN EXPLOSION
HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CLEAN UP USING DRY
PROCEDURES; AVOID DUSTING. NO DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ARE RELEASED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:ENSURE GOOD VENTILATION/EXHAUST AT
WORKPLACE. PREVENT FORMATION OF DUST. PROVIDE SUCTION EXTRACTORS IF
DUST IS FORMED. KEEP MATERIAL DRY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INHALE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.

Respiratory Protection:USE SUITABLE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY
PROTECTIVE DEVICE IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT VENTILATION. SHORT TERM
FILTER DEVICE:FILTER P2.
Ventilation:ENSURE GOOD VENTILATION/EXHAUST AT WORKPLACE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: 9.4-10.1 @ 20C (10% IN WATER).

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3700F,2038C
Spec Gravity:0.62-0.83
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITISH, CRYSTALLINE POWDER, GELATINOUS BALLS,
GRANULES, PELLETS; CHARACT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HEATING OCCURS WHEN WATER IS ADDED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DECOMPOSITION IF USED ACCORDING TO
SPECIFICATIONS. NO DANGEROUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS KNOWN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . COLLECT IN CNTNRS, BAGS/COVERED DUMPSTER BOXES. IF
REUSE/RECYCLING IS NOT POSSIBLE, MATL MAY BE DISPOSED OF AT INDUS
LANDFILL. DISP MU ST BE MADE ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL REGULATIONS.

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