alpha-alumina (aluminum oxide) (epa lists only fibrous
===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:WHITE ALUMIUM OXIDE, ALUMINA
NIIN:00F009098
MSDS Number: BGZKF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:AGSCO CORPORATION
Address:945 CHADDICK DRIVE
City:WHEELING
State:IL
ZIP:60090
Info Phone Num:(312) 520-4455
Emergency Phone Num:(312) 520-4455
CAGE:76579
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AGSCO CORPORATION
Address:945 CHADDICK DRIVE
Box:City:WHEELING
State:IL
ZIP:60090
Phone:(312) 520-4455
CAGE:76579
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE) (EPA LISTS ONLY FIBROUS
FORMS) (SARA III)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: CHOKING SENSATION. EYE:
IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: CHOKING SENSATION. EYES:
IRRITATION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Fire Fighting Procedures:WILL NOT BURN.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP BY USE OF RECOMMENDED DUSTLESS METHOD
(VACUUM/WATER), OR SWEEP UP AVOIDING EXCESSIVE DUSTING.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:ADEQUATE VENTILATION & DUST
COLLECTION.
Other Precautions:PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED NUISANCE DUST RESPIRATOR
(TC-21C-132).
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL: VENTED HOODS, FOLLOW OSHA
STANDARDS. DUST COLLECTION AT SOURCE SCRUBBERS.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3630F
Spec Gravity:3.95
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRANULAR, WHITE, ODORLESS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:ANY APPROVED SOLID WASTE LANDFILL METHOD.
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