MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 01897 Pg. 1
Revised: 6/1/94
1. Chemical Product and Contact Information
Product Name: Alumina Refractory Part Numbers:
Shape, Impregnated and See Section 16
Carburized
LECO Corporation
3000 Lakeview
St. Joseph, MI, 49085
Information: 269-983-5531
Chemtrec: 800-424-9300
(Chemtrec Int'l: 202-483-7616) LPC-010R-IC
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
OSHA ACGIH Other Typical %
Component CAS No. PEL (mg/m3) TLV (mg/m3) Limits by Weight
Alumina 1344-28-1 5 (resp) 10 (total as Al) 76
3. Hazard Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
No unusual spill or fire hazard; minor inhalation health risk. Black shape.
Potential Health Effects
EYES: Irritation.
SKIN: Can be irritating.
INHALATION: Tight chest, cough, wheeze, dypsnea, nasal irritation.
INGESTION: Not established.
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.
4. First Aid Measures
EYES: Flush with water.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.
INGESTION: Not available.
P/N: 728-705
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 01897 Pg. 2
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: If wet products are put into service, explosive spalling can occur.
STORAGE: Keep container closed. Do not allow product to become wet. If product becomes wet
it must be dried thoroughly before being put into service.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust)
ventilation to maintain exposure below exposure limits.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Required if TLVs or PELs are exceeded. Use NIOSH/MSHA
dust respirator.
SKIN AND HAND PROTECTION: Recommended.
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Protective shoes recommended (steel toe type).
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
APPEARANCE: Black shape.
BOILING POINT: Not available.
FREEZE-MELT POINT: 3272掳 F. (1800掳 C.)
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm): None.
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not available.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: None.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 3.5 (Apparent)
pH: Not applicable.
ODOR: None.
PERCENT VOLATILES: < 1.5
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1): None.
P/N: 728-705
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10. Stability and Reactivity
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Not available.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Negligible carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide when heated above
752掳 F. (400掳 C.) in air.
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.
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
16. Other Information
Part Nos.:
728-705 728-706 728-707 728-708 728-709 728-710
728-711 728-712 728-713 733-667 733-734 733-809
733-930 733-964 733-985
Prepared By:
Duane Ostenson
Information herein is given in good faith as authoritative and valid; however, no warranty, expressed
or implied can be made.
P/N: 728-705
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