Product ID:ALUMINA (SEE OTHER INFORMATION FOR FULL MSDS PRODUCT NAME)
MSDS Date:09/02/1997
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKWLZ

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

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Cage: 1B464

ALUMINUM OXIDE

CAS: 1344-28-1

RTECS: BD1200000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 T DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 T DUST

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT AVAILABLE.
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: DUST MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL
IRRITATION. SKIN: DUST MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION. LOW HAZARD
FOR USUAL INDUSTRIAL HANDLING. INGESTION: INGESTION OF LARGE
AMOUNTS MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL IRRIT ATION. EXPECTED TO BE A
LOW INGESTION HAZARD. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE. CHRONIC: CHRONIC INHALATION OF
FINE DUSTS MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ACGIH:A4 - NOT CLASSIFIED AS A HUMAN
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION:
GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATION, LUNG DAMAGE.
CHRONIC: LUNG DAMAGE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, OCCASIONALLY
LIFTING EYELIDS. GET MEDICAL AID. SKIN: FLUSH WITH SOAP AND WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. GET
MEDIC AL AID IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS OR PERSISTS. INGESTION: IF
VICTIM CONSCIOUS AND ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK OR WATER.
NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. GET MEDICAL
AID. INHALATI ON: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. GET
MEDICAL AID IF COUGH OR OTHER SYMPTOMS APPEAR.

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:SUBSTANCE IS NONCOMBUSTIBLE; USE AGENT MOST
APPROPRIATE TO EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE, WAR A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS IN PRESSURE-DEMAND, MSHA/NIOSH (APPROVED OR EQUIVALENT),
AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
VACUUM OR SWEEP UP MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO A SUITABLE DISPOSAL
CONTAINER. AVOID GENERATING DUSTY CONDITIONS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLING: USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. MINIMIZE DUST GENERATION AND ACCUMULATION. AVOID
PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.
AVOID INGESTION AND INHALATION.
Other Precautions:STORAGE: STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. STORE IN
A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
SUBSTANCES.

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW THE OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN
29CFR 1910.133 OR EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 149. ALWAYS USE A NIOSH OR
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 149 APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN NECESSARY.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATIONS BELOW THE PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR APPROPRIATE GLOVES TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Eye Protection:PROTECTIVE EYE GLASSES OR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AND
FACESHIELD AS NEEDED.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:(CONTD FROM SUPP HEALTH) A950500, 8365 250,
8365-250, 8365250, C218 3, C2183, NC9558940, P467R, P477, S716842,
XXA9415KG, ZZA950TF32. SYNONYMS: ALUMINUM OXIDE, MORIN DYED,
ALUNDUM, BOILEEZERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CAT NOS: S79890, A446 100, A446-100, A446100, A4447 500, A447-500,
A447500, A505 212, A505-212, A505212, A540 3, A540-500, A5403,
A540500, A540500LC, A591 3, A591 500, A591-3, A591-500, A5913,
A591500 , A620 500, A620-500, A620500, A634 3, A941 500, A941-500,
A941500, A948 500, A948-500 (CONTD TO WORK HYGENIC PRACTICES)

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:=2980.C, 5396.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=2000.C, ######F
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:4.0 (H2O = 1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, WHITE; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS WITH CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE OR ETHYLENE OXIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. REACTS WITH
CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE OR ETHYLENE OXIDE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL,
STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. RCRA P-SERIES: NONE LISTED. RCRA
U-SERIES: NONE LISTED.

Toxicological Information:RTECS#: CAS# 1344-28-1: BD1200000. LD50/LC50:
NOT AVAILABLE. CARCINOGENICITY: ALUMINUM OXIDE: ACGIH: A4-NOT
CLASSIFIED AS A HUMAN CARCINOGEN. EPIDEMIOLOGY:METHANOL HAS BEEN
SHOWN TO PRODUCE FETOXICITY IN EMBRYO OR FETUS IN LABORATORY
ANIMALS. SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES INCLUDE:
MUSCULOSKELETAL, UROGENITAL, AND CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS. NO DATA
AVAILABLE FOR FOLLOWING: TERATOGENICITY, REPRO DUCTIVE EFFECTS,
NEUROTOXICITY, MUTAGENICITY, OTHER STUDIES. EXPOSURE LIMITS:
ALUMINUM OXIDE: ACGIH: AS AL: 10 MG/M3 (THE VALUE IS FOR TOTAL DUST
CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS AND >1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY: NOT AVAILABLE. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: NOT
AVAILABLE. PHYSICAL/ CHEMICAL: NOT AVAILABLE. OTHER: NOT AVAILABLE.
CLEAN AIR ACT: THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANTS, OR A NY CLASS 1 OZONE DEPLETORS, OR ANY CLASS 2 OZONE
DEPLETORS. CLEAN WATER ACT:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT
ARE LISTED AS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES UNDER THE CWA. NONE OF THE
CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUC T ARE LISTED AS PRIORITY POLLUTANTS UNDER
THE CWA. NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED AS TOXIC
POLLUTANTS UNDER THE CWA.

Transport Information:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR FOLLOWING: US DOT,
IMO, IATA, RID/ ADR, CANADIAN TDG.

SARA Title III Information:SECTION 302 (RQ): NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN
THIS MATERIAL HAVE AN RQ. SECTION 302 (TPQ): NONE OF THE CHEMICALS
IN THIS PLRODUCT HAVE A TPQ. SECTION 313: THIS MATERIAL CONTAINS
ALUMINUM OXIDE (CAS# 1344 -28-1, 100%), WHICH IS SUBJECT TO THE
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF SARA TITLE I I I AND 40CFR
PART 373. (CONTD FROM STATE REGLATORY) IS FOR TOTAL DUST CONTAINING
NO ASBESTOS AND >1% CRYSTA LLINE SILICA). OSHA- FINAL PELS: TOTAL
DUST: 15 MG/M3 TWA; RESPIRABLE FRACTION:5 MG/M3 TWA.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA: CAS# 1344-28-1 IS LISTED ON THE
TSCA INVENTORY. HEALTH & SAFETY REPORTING LIST: NONE OF THE
CHEMICALS ARE ON THE HEALTH & SAFETY REPORTING LIST. CHEMICAL TEST
RULES: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THI S PRODUCT ARE UNDER A CHEMICAL
TEST RULE. SECTION 12B: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS ARE LISTED UNDER
TSCA SECTION 12B. TSCA SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE: NONE OF THE
CHEMICALS IN THIS MATERIAL HAVE A SNUR UNDER TSCA. OSHA: NONE OF
THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE CONSIDERED HIGHLY HAZARDOUS BY
OSHA.
State Regulatory Information:ALUMINUM OXIDE CAN BE FOUND IN THE
FOLLOWING STATE RIGHT TO KIOW LISTS: CALIFORNIA, (LISTED AS
ALUMINUM), NEW JERSEY, FLORIDA, (LISTED AS ALUMINUM), PENNSYLVANIA,
MINNESOTA, MASSACHUSETTS. CALIFORNIA NO SIGNIFICANT RISK LEVEL:
NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED. (CONTD FROM OTHER
INFORMATION) OEL-DENMARK: TWA 10MG/M3; OEL-FRANCE: TWA 10 MG/M3;
OEL-GERMANY: TWA 6 MG/M3; OEL-THE NETHER LANDS: TWA 10 MG/M3;
OEL-RUSSIA: STEL 4 MG/M3; OEL-SWITZERLAND: TWA 6 MG/M3; OEL-UNITED
KINGDOM: TWA 10 MG/M3; STEL 20 MG/M3; OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA,
JORDAN, KOREA AS AL: (ACGIH) 10 MG/M3 (THE VALUE IS (CONTD SEE SARA
I I I)