Material Safety Data Sheet
Aluminium Oxide
ACC# 88309
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Aluminium Oxide
Catalog Numbers:
A/2392
Synonyms:
Aluminum Oxide; Morin Dyed; Alumina.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
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Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
1344-28-1 |
Aluminum oxide |
100 | 215-691-6 |
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white solid.
Caution! May cause mechanical eye and skin
irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause lung
damage.
Target Organs: Lungs.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
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 irritation.
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.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
Not published.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use
with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and
accumulation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid
contact with eyes. Do not ingest or inhale.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
Aluminum oxide
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10 mg/m3 TWA (particulate matter containing no asbestos and <1% crystalline sili ca)
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none listed
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15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction)
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Aluminum oxide:
10 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: Odorless.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 2980 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:2000 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Negligible in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:4.0 (water=1)
Molecular Formula:Al2O3
Molecular Weight:101.9612
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reacts with chlorine trifluoride or ethylene oxide. Exothermic
reaction above 200C with halocarbon vapors produces toxic hydrogen
chloride and phosgene.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, phosgene.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 1344-28-1:
BD1200000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 1344-28-1:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
Shipping Name: |
Not regulated as a hazardous material |
No information available. |
Hazard Class: |
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UN Number: |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
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 this 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.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product 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 III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain 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
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 1344-28-1 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1344-28-1: 0
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 1344-28-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 1344-28-1 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #5 Date: 3/15/2007
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