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Issued: 11/19/07
1. Chemical Product and Contact Information
Product Name: Alumina Refractory Shape Part Numbers:
528-228 529-003
LECO Corporation 529-013 529-036
529-042 529-043
3000 Lakeview
529-047 529-048
St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
529-055
Information: 269-983-5531
Chemtrec: 800-424-9300
(Chemtrec Int'l: 703-527-3887)
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
OSHA ACGIH Typical %
Component CAS No. PEL (mg/m3) TLV (mg/m3) by Weight
Alumina 1344-28-1 5 (resp) 10 (total as Al) 75-95
Silica 14808-60-7 0.1 0.1 5-25
3. Hazard Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
No unusual fire or spill hazard; mild inhalation health risk. White shape.
Potential Health Effects
EYES: Irritation.
SKIN: Possible abrasion.
INHALATION: Tight chest, cough, wheeze, dypsnea.
INGESTION: Not available.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: Persons with chronic respiratory or dermatological
disorders may be at increased risk from exposure.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Prolonged exposure may affect lung function.
ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: Not available.
CARCINOGENICITY: None.
P/N: 528-228
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4. First Aid Measures
EYES: Flush with water.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.
INGESTION: Not available.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES: Non-flammable.
Flash Point: None. Method Used: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits (% by Volume in Air):
Lower: None. Upper: None.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Not available.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Not available.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Not available.
6. Accidental Release Measures
SMALL/LARGE SPILL: Not available.
7. Handling and Storage
HANDLING: Do not allow to become wet. If product becomes wet it must be dried thoroughly
before being put into service. If wet products are put into service, explosive spalling can occur.
STORAGE: Keep container closed.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide sufficient mechanical (General and/or Local Exhaust)
ventilation to maintain exposure below TLVs or PELs.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Required if TLVs or PELs are exceeded.
SKIN AND HAND PROTECTION: Recommended.
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Protective shoes recommended (steel toe type).
P/N: 528-228
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
APPEARANCE: White shape.
BOILING POINT: Not available
FREEZE-MELT POINT: 3632掳 F. (2000掳 C.)
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm): Not applicable.
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not applicable.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: None.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 3.8 (apparent)
pH: Not applicable.
ODOR: None.
PERCENT VOLATILES: 0
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1): None.
10. Stability and Reactivity
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Not available.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not available.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: None.
11. Toxicological Information
None reported.
12. Ecological Information
Not available.
13. Disposal Consideration
Approved landfill in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.
14. Transportation Information
U.S.A. DOT: Not regulated.
P/N: 528-228
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15. Regulatory Information
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TSCA STATUS: On Toxic Substance Control Inventory.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None.
SARA TITLE III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None.
Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: Chronic.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Aluminum Oxide
(Fibrous Forms only)
RCRA STATUS: Not regulated.
CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS: Not regulated.
16. Other Information
Prepared By:
Jason Whitt
Information herein is given in good faith as authoritative and valid; however, no warranty, expressed
or implied can be made.
P/N: 528-228
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