CLBMK - BROWN ALUMINUM OXIDE

Product Identification

Product ID:BROWN ALUMINUM OXIDE
MSDS Date:12/20/1988
FSC:5350
NIIN:00-184-5825
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLBMK

Responsible Party
WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CO.
1801 BUFFALO AVE.
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14302

Emergency Phone: (716) 278-6763

Info Phone: (716) 278-6763

Preparer: DEAN VENTURIN

Cage: 27715

Contractor
WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CORP
423 NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14302-0423 US

Telephone: 716-278-6600

Cage: 27715

Ingredients

ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE) (EPA LISTS ONLY FIBROUS

CAS: 1344-28-1

RTECS: BD1200000

Fraction By Weight: 96%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293


TITANIUM DIOXIDE

CAS: 13463-67-7

RTECS: XR2275000

Fraction By Weight: 3%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293


IMPURITIES

Hazards

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: COUGHING & SHORTNESS OF
BREATH. INGESTION: NO EFFECTS KNOWN, BUT NOT RECOMMENDED. SKIN:
ABRASIONS. EYES: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
AS NEEDED. EYES: WASH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INGESTION/SKIN:
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL CLEANUP PROCEDURES. WEAR PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR
NUISANCE DUST.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL: RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:AS DESIRED
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
HANDLE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILAITON FOR DUST.

Chemical Properties

Melt/Freeze Pt:=2040.C, ######F
Spec Gravity:3.95
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRANULAR BROWN TO BLACK, ODORLESS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:STANDARD LANDFILL METHODS CONSISTENT
W/APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL LAWS.

Regulatory

SARA Title III Information:ALUMINUM OXIDE WHICH IS A LISTED TOXIC
CHEMICAL UNDER SARA III
State Regulatory Information:INGREDIANTS ARE REGULATED BY OSHA 29CFR
1910.1200 AND/OR NYSDEC. THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE
REGISTERED UNDER THE TOXICS SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT (TITLE 40 CFR
PART 710)

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