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Activated
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Product Name : Activated Alumina
Other Designations : Aluminium alumina,
Alumina,Alpha Alumina. |
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MANUFACTURER/ SUPPLIER |
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Desicca Chemicals
Office : 197 / 7718, Kannamwar Nagar,
Vikhroli (East)
Mumbai - 400 083. India.
Telephone :
022-2577 4412
/ 2574 1232 /
25740254
Fax :
0091-022-2574
5155
E-mail :
desicca@mtnl.net.in
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COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Ingredient |
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Aluminium Oxide |
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Alumininum Oxide (Al2O3) |
< 94% |
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Silicon Oxide (SiO2)
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< 0.1% |
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Fe2O3 |
< 0.1% |
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Emergency Overview
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Eyes
Ski
Inhalation
Ingestion |
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Can cause severe eye irritation
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause
irritation.
Irritating to the nose, throat and
respiratory tract.
Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach.
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Chemical ingredient and possible hazards :
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Activated Alumina is a low health risk by
inhalation and should be treated as nuisance
dust. |
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HAZARDS DESCRIPTION |
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Irritant
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Medical conditions aggravated by exposure to
the product
Asthama, Chronic lung disease and skin
rashes.
Information pertaining to particular dangers
for man and environment
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and
skin. |
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FIRST AID MEASURES
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General Information
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No special measures required. |
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After inhalation
Remove to fresh air.
Check for clear airway, breathing and
presence of pulse.
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation for
persons without pulse or respiration.
Consult a physician. |
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After skin contact
Wash with soap and water for at least 15
minutes.
Consult a physician immediately if
irritation persists. |
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After eye contact
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for atleast 15 minutes.
Consult a physician immediately. |
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After swallowing
Do not induce vomiting.
Never give anything by mouth to a convulsing
or unconscious person.
If swallowed, dilute by drinking large
amounts of water. Consult a physician
immediately. |
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Suitable extinguishing agents
Use fire fighting methods & materials that
are appropriate for surrounding fire.
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Protective equipment
Wear self-contained respiratory protective
device.
Wear fully protective suit. |
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Person-related safety precautions
Wear protective equipment
Keep unprotected persons away.
Avoid formation of dust.
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Measures for environmental protection
No special measures required.
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Measures for cleaning / collecting
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Clean up using dry procedures : avoid
dusting. |
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HANDLING AND STORAGE |
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Handling
Information for safe handling.
Ensure good ventilation / exhaust at the
workplace.
Prevent formation of dust.
Provide suction extractors if dust is
formed. |
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Information about protection against
explosions and fires.
No special measures required. |
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Storage |
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Requirements to be met by storerooms
and receptacles.
Keep material dry. |
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Information about storage in one
common storage facility.
Not required. |
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Further information about storage
conditions.
Keep receptacle tightly sealed. |
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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Form
Colour
Odor |
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Balls
White
Odorless
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Change in conditions
Melting point / Melting range : 2038° C
Boiling point / Boiling range : Undetermined
Flash point : Not Applicable
Auto igniting : Product is not self
igniting. |
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Danger of explosion :
Product does not present an explosion
hazard.
Bulk Density : 800 kg/m3
PH value (60 gm/lit)at 30° C : 8 –10
Solubility in / Miscibility with Water:
Insoluble
Organic Solvents : 0.0%
Stability and Reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to
be avoided :
No decomposition if used according to
specifications.
Dangerous reactions :
Heating occurs when water is added.
Dangerous products of decompositions :
No dangerous decomposition products known. |
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