ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC. -- ALUMINUM OXIDE,99.99%  -- 6810-00-262-8558
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM OXIDE,99.99%
MSDS Date:06/16/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-262-8558
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC.
Address:1001 W. ST. PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850/FAX -4979
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE)  (SARA III)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 99.99%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV IS 10MG/ML (TOTAL DUST)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION.INGEST:UNLIKELY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE.INHAL:MAY CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.CHRONIC:MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE.POSSIBLE
    NEUROTOXIC EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN/INHAL:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
    RESPIRATORY AND NEUROLOGICAL AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM
    EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.EYES:FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:UNLIKELY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.USE PROPER PROTECTIVE AND
    RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT.SWEEP OR VACUUM;DO NOT CREATE DUST;PLACE IN
    ADRY CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.CLEAN SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS.AVOID BREATHING DUST.AVOID
    SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS
    PRODUCT.WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:3.97
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NIL
Appearance and Odor:POWDER;WHITE;ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MFR STATES DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS NOT
    KNOWN.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF A LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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