Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 97-222-29
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: FUSED ALUMINUM OXIDE Release Date: February 22, 2007
1. Product and Company Identification
Trade Name & Synonyms MSDS Code Number
Fused Aluminum oxide Refer to part number
Chemical Name Manufacture / Distributor
Refractory oxide Synonyms: Alpha Alumina Formula: AL2O3 GAC International Inc.
C.A.S. Number Address
1344-28-1 355 Knickerbocker Ave.
Bohemia, NY USA 11716
Grades or Minor Variant Identities Information Telephone Number
NA 1-631-419-1700
Product Use (for Canada) Emergency Telephone Number
NA 1-631-419-1700
2. Composition of Ingredients
HazardousComponents LIMITSFOR AIR CONTAMINANTS C.A.S. Number Exposure Limits %
TWA MG/M3 PEL MG/M3
Alpha Alumina (AL2O3) 1344-28-1 NA 99
Total dust NA NA NA
10(e) 15
Respirable fracation 5 5 NA NA NA
3. Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview
NA
Routes of Signs and Symptoms Single, Repeated, or Severity (Mild, Acute and Chronic Target
Exposure Lifetime Exposure Moderate, Severe) Health Effect(s) Organ(s)
May cause irritation. NA NA NA NA
Eye
No evidence of adverse NA NA NA NA
Skin
effects expected.
Choking sensation, NA NA NA NA
Inhalation
respiratory system
passageways irritation.
Non-toxic. May cause NA NA NA NA
Ingestion
irritation of throat and
digestive passageways.
NA NA NA NA
Other
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
Possible effects of overexposure: Individuals with lung disorders should not be exposed to conditions where large airborne quantities of nuisance
dust exist without precautions taken to alleviate the aggravated preexisting medical condition.
Carcinogenicity (IARC, NTP)
No evidence of carcinogenicity.
Potential Environmental Effects
NA
4. First Aid Measures
Routes of Exposure First Aid Instructions Immediate Medical Attention Delayed Effects
NA NA NA
Eye
NA NA NA
Skin
NA NA NA
Inhalation
NA NA NA
Ingestion
NA NA NA
Other
Note to Physicians (Treatment, Testing, and Monitoring)
NA
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Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 97-222-29
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: FUSED ALUMINUM OXIDE Release Date: February 22, 2007
5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flashpoint & Method: Flammable (Explosive) Limits in Air Autoignition Temperature Other
掳C / 掳F NA LEL: NA UEL: NA NA
Not an explosion hazard.
Properties Contributing to Flammability Classification Source of exposure limit data:
Flame Propagation or Burning
Fire Intensity ACGIH: Threshold limit
Health- , Flammability- , Reactivity-
Non flammable. Does not support
values. OSHA Tables: Z-1-A,
NA NA
combustion.
Z-2, Z-3
Extinguishing Media Extinguishing Media to Avoid
NA NA
Protection and Procedures for Firefighters
NA
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
NA
6. Accidental Release Measures
Containment Techniques
NA
Spill/Leak Clean-Up Procedures and Equipment
Spill leak and disposal. Avoid dust during clean-up.
Evacuation Procedures
NA
Special Instructions
NA
Reporting Requirements
NA
7. Handling and Storage
Handling Practices and Warnings
Stable under normal conditions of use, transportation and storage.
Storage Practices and Warnings
(掳C / 掳F). NA
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Ventilation Other Engineering Controls
NA NA
Routes of Entry: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Normal Use: PPE for Emergencies:
NA NA
Eye/Face
NA NA
Skin
NA NA
Inhalation
General Hygiene Considerations and Work Practices
NA
Protective Measures During Repair and Maintenance of Contaminated Equipment
NA
Other Protective Measures and Equipment
Use adequate ventilation to meet exposure limits. When exposure is excessive, NIOSH approved respiratory protection should be used.
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Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 97-222-29
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: FUSED ALUMINUM OXIDE Release Date: February 22, 2007
9. Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Appearance Odor
Light brown or white None, odorless.
Boiling Point 掳C / 掳F NA
Normal Physical State:
Liquid Gas
Melting Point 2038 掳C / 3700 掳F
Solid NAOther) Freezing Point 掳C / 掳F NA
Specific Gravity or Density (H20=1) Solubility in Water pH
3.97 gm/cc Insoluble in water and organic solvents. 7-8
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg @ 20掳C) Vapor Density (AIR= 1) Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)
NA NA NA
Other
Hardness: 9/Mohs scale; 2100 Knoop scale.
10. Stability and Reactivity Data
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)
NA
Hazardous Products Produced During Decomposition
NA Reactivity: None with water, air, heat or strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Polymerization? Conditions to Avoid
掳C / 掳F NA
May Occur May Not Occur NA
Stability? Conditions to Avoid
Stable Unstable NA 掳C / 掳F NA
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data, Epidemiology Studies, Carcinogenicity, Neurological Effects, Genetic or Reproductive Effects, or Structure Activity Data
NA
12. Ecological Information
Toxicity, Environmental Fate, Physical/Chemical Data, or Other Data Supporting Environmental Hazard Statements
Waste may be considered as inert material.
13. Disposal Considerations
Regulations
NA
Properties (Physical/Chemical) Affecting Disposal
NA
14. Transport Information
Regulated for shipping? Proper Shipping Name Packing Group
Fused Aluminum Oxide NA
Yes No
Hazard Class Identification Number
Do changes in quantity, packaging, or shipment method change product classification?
NA NA
Yes No
Other
NA
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Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 97-222-29
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: FUSED ALUMINUM OXIDE Release Date: February 22, 2007
15. Regulatory Information
Federal Regulations
NA
International Regulations
NA
Other
NA
16. Other Information
Supplier Number:122 /97 Supplier Release: September 15, 1993
N/A = not applicable. NA = not available, N/E = not established. N/D = not determined.
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