MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION I - NAME & PRODUCT
ADDRESS: CONTACT:

 
TRADE NAME, COMMON NAME OR SPECIFICATION:

ALUMINA OXIDE

 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE:
CHEMICAL FAMILY OR PRODUCT TYPE:

Alumina Grinding Compounds

 APPROVED BY:

DATE:

SECTION II - COMPOSITION

CHEMICAL NAME

%

COMMON NAME

REG* Y/N

CAS #

OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT

ACGIH TLV

CARCINOGEN* Y/N
Al2O3 95-99%       10mg/m3 -    
          5 mg/m3    
               
 

 

              
 

 

              
 

 

              

*REGULATED AS PER LISTS: OSHA 29 CFR 1910, SUBPART Z: ACGIH, HHS/N TP, & IAPC

SECTION III - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
BOILING POINT:

N/A

 MELTING POINT: SPECIFIC GRAVITY (BULK):

3.8 - 4.0
VAPOR PRESSURE:

N/A

 PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOL.: VAPOR DENSITY:
EVAPORATION RATE:

N/A

 SOLUBILITY IN WATER: SOLUBILITY IN ALCHOHOL:
SOLUBILITY IN OTHER SOLVENTS: APPEARANCE & ODOR: Crytalline white or tan powder, no odor

SECTION IV - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: N/A METHOD USED: FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
EXPLOSION POTENTIAL: Non-flammable, non-combustible, not an explosion hazard

 

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (EO) OR FIRST AID (FA):
INHALATION: Pulmonary effects of inert dust.

 

 Low health risk by inhalation, treat as nuisance dust, as specified by the American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists
INGESTION: All accidental ingestion of dust or slurry may cause irritation of the digestive tract. Seek medical assistance
SKIN: Irritation of the skin may also occur due to mechanical and chemical action. Wash skin with soap and water. Seek medical assistance
EYE: Dust will cause eye irritation, scratch eyes and cause redness Flush out eyes with generous amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Do not rub, rubbing particles may scratch eyes. Seek medical assistance.
GENERAL FIRST AID: Wash dust from skin with soap and water, flush out eyes with generous amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, call a doctor.

 

 

SECTION VI - SPILL, LEAK & DISPOSAL
  1. Avoid dusting during cleanup. Use a disposable damp cloth or rag to wipe up slurry or dust.
  2. Waste may be considered as inert material, suitable for landfill
    3.
  3. Parental guidance and supervision will be required in use and handling of material.
  4. Store and keep material out of the reach of children.

SECTION VII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
  1. Local air exhaust recommended (good ventilation).
  2. Parental guidance and supervision required in the use & handling of this material.
  3. Store and keep this material out of the reach of children.

SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & COMMENTS
  1. Use with adequate ventilation, do not exceed OSHA limits in Section II
  2. Parental guidance and supervision required in the use & handling of this material.
  3. Store and keep this material out of the reach of children.

This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered solely for your information, consideration and investigation. It provides no warranties, either expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data contained herein.