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Revised: 5/1/94
1. Chemical Product and Contact Information
Product Name: Alumina Refractory Gasket P/N:733-821
LECO Corporation
3000 Lakeview
St. Joseph, MI, 49085
Information: 269-983-5531
Chemtrec: 800-424-9300
LPC-105
(Chemtrec Int'l: 202-483-2616)
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 Not estab. 10 < 35
Aluminum 7429-90-5 Not estab. 10 < 30
Quartz 14808-60-7 8 12 <2
Carbon Black 1333-86-4 35 3.5 <3
Phenol 108-95-2 19 19 <3
3. Hazard Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
No unusual fire or spill hazard; moderate inhalation health risk. Black shape.
Potential Health Effects
EYES: Irritating.
SKIN: Possible abrasion.
INHALATION: Tight chest, cough, wheeze, dypsnea, nasal irritation, progressive systems including
silicosis.
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: See above.
CARCINOGENICITY: Not reported.
P/N: 733-821
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4. First Aid Measures
EYES: Flush with water.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water immediately.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.
INGESTION: Drink water and induce vomiting.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES: Non-flammable.
Flash Point: 743掳 F. (395掳 C.) 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: Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam.
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; do not use.
STORAGE: Keep container closed. Do not allow to become wet.
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: NIOSH/MSHA Dust & Mist recommended if TLVs or PELs are
exceeded.
SKIN AND HAND PROTECTION: Gloves required; protective shoes recommended (steel toe
type).
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields recommended.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None required.
P/N: 733-821
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
APPEARANCE: Black shape.
BOILING POINT: Not available.
FREEZE-MELT POINT: Not available.
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm): Not established.
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not established.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slight in water, significant in alcohol.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.7 (Apparent)
pH: Not available.
ODOR: Slight.
PERCENT VOLATILES: < 3.3
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1): Not established.
10. Stability and Reactivity
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers, moisture.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: None.
11. Toxicological Information
None reported.
12. Ecological Information
Not available.
13. Disposal Consideration
Approved landfill in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
14. Transportation Information
U.S.A. DOT: Not regulated.
P/N: 733-821
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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: Acute, Chronic.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Aluminum Oxide
(Fibrous Forms only)
RCRA STATUS: Not regulated
16. Other Information
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: 733-821
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