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Alumina
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |
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Product Name : Aluminium Oxide
Other Designations : Activated Alumina,
Alpha Alumina
Chemical Formula : Al2O3(contains about
11-12% bound water) |
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COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
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Ingredient CAS No. Percent Hazardous
Aluminium Oxide 1344 - 28 - 1 90 - 100 % Yes |
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
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Potential Health Effects
Inhalation : Hazard is principally
that of a nuisance dust.
Coughing or shortness of breath may occur in
cases of excessive inhalation.
Ingestion : No adverse effects
expected.
Eyes : No adverse effects expected
but dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin : May cause irritation with
redness and pain.
Chronic Exposure: No adverse effects
expected.
Aggravation of pre-existing Conditions:
Not expected to be health hazard. |
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FIRST AID MEASURES |
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After inhalation
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention
for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion
Give several glasses of water to drink to
dilute. If large amounts were swallowed, get
medical advice.
After skin contact
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated
clothing & shoes. Wash clothing before
reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Get medical attention if irritation
develops.
After eye contact
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for atleast 15 minutes, lifting upper and
lower eyelids occasionally. Get medical
attention if irritation persists. |
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
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Fire :
Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion :
Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing
surrounding fire.
Special Information:
Use protective clothing and breathing
equipment appropriate for the surrounding
fire and to protect against the Aluminium
oxide dust that may be dispersed in the air. |
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
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Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment as
specified in Section 8. Spills: Sweep up and
containerize for reclamation or disposal.
Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to
avoid dust dispersal. |
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HANDLING AND STORAGE |
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Keep in a tightly closed container, stored
in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect
against physical damage. Containers of this
material may be hazardous when empty since
they retain product residues (dust, solids);
observe all warning and precautions listed
for the product. |
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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Airborne Exposure Limits:
Alumina (Aluminium Oxide)
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
Activated Alumina, 15 mg/m3 total dust, 5
mg/m3 respirable fraction
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV) :
Aluminium oxide, 10mg/m3 (TWA) inhalable
(total) particulate matter containing no
asbestos and < 1% crystalline silica, A4. |
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Ventilation System:
A system of local and / or general exhaust
is recommended to keep employee exposures
below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local
exhaust ventilation is generally preferred
because it can control the emissions of the
contaminant at its source, preventing
dispersion of it into the general work area.
Please refer to the ACGIH document,
Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices, most recent edition,
for details. |
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Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, a
half-face dust/mist respirator may be worn
for up to ten times the exposure limit or
the maximum use concentration specified by
the appropriate regulatory agency or
respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A
full-face piece dust/mist respirator may be
worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or
the maximum use concentration specified by
the appropriate regulatory agency, or
respirator supplier whichever is lowest. For
emergencies or instances where the exposure
levels are not known, use a full facepiece
positive pressure, air supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not
protect workers in oxygen-deficient
atmospheres. |
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Skin Protection
Wear protective gloves and clean body -
covering clothing. |
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Eye Protection
Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye
wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in
work area. |
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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Appearance : White powder
Odor : Odorless
Solubility : Insoluble in water
Density : 4.0 @ 20C/4C
pH : No information found.
% Volatiles by Volume
@21C(70F) : 0
Boiling Point : 2980C (5396F)
Melting Point : ca.2000C (ca.3632F) |
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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Stability :
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and
storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
No information found.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Chloride trifluoride, Ethylene Oxide.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatibles. |
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
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Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or
recycling should be managed in an
appropriate and approved waste disposal
facility. Processing, use or contamination
of this product may change the waste
management options. State and local disposal
regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations. Dispose of container and unused
contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements. |
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OTHER INFORMATION |
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Label Precautions: |
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Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Avoid breathing dust.
Keep container closed.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling. |
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Label first Aid: |
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If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical
attention for any breathing difficulty. In
case of contact, immediately fulsh eyes or
skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention if irritation
develops or persists. |
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Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent. |
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DISCLAIMER |
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DESICCA CHEMICALS provides the information
contained herein good faith but makes no
representation as to its comprehensiveness
or accuracy. This document is intended only
as a guide to the appropriate precautionary
handling of the material by a properly
trained person using this product.
Individuals receiving the information must
exercise their independent judgement in
determining its appropriateness for a
particular purposes. |
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