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* 1 Chemical Product and Company Identification
路 Product Name: Hydrated Aluminas 839
(Ground and unground)
路 Other Designations:
Aluminum Trihydroxide ATH Series, Bayer Hydrated Alumina, Bayerite, BayGranite(R) Series, Bayer Scale
Fines, C-230, C-231, C-30, C-33/31, C-31C, C-37G, C-333/331, C-40, C-430, C-431, C-530, C-531, C-DPS-1,
C-NEV-1, Coated ATH, CHSO-1, CV-3002, CV-3003, CV-3004, Flame Gard(R) Series, HC-1, HS-1, Hydral(R)
Series, Hydral(R) 705, Hydral(R) 707, Hydral(R) 710, Hydral(R) 716, Hydral(R) 719, HyBrite(TM) 100,
Hydral(R) Coat 2, Hydral(R) Coat 5, Hydral(R) Coat 7, Hydral(R) PGA, Hydral(R) PGA SD, Hydrate 17LVB,
Hydrogard CP, Hydrogard GP, Hydrogard CSP, KB Series, KC30, KH30, MH-1, MH-2, MHC, Onyx Classica(R)
Series, P-3, P-5, P-7, SpaceRite(R) Series, SRP-A-11, SRP-A-12, SRP-A-13, SRP-A-14, SRP-A-17, SRP-A-
18 and SRP-A-89E.
(R) Registered Trademark of Alcoa World Alumina LLC
(TM) Trademark of Alcoa World Alumina LLC
路 Application of the substance / the preparation
Fire retarding agent
Coating
路 Manufacturer/Supplier:
Alcoa World Alumina LLC
201 Isabella Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5858 USA
Health & Safety: +1-412-553-4649
路 Emergency Information: USA: Chemtrec: +1-703-527-3887 +1-800-424-9300 ALCOA: +1-412-553-4001
* 2 Composition/Data on components:
路 CAS No: Component
21645-51-2 Aluminum trihydroxide 99.5%
路 Additional information: Loss on ignition 34-35 %
* 3 Hazards identification
路 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
路 EYES: Can cause mild irritation.
路 SKIN: Can cause mild irritation.
路 INHALATION: Can cause mild upper respiratory tract irritation.
路 INGESTION: Can cause mild irritation.
路 Chemical ingredient and possible processing hazards:
Aluminum trihydroxide: Low health risk by inhalation.
路 Hazard description:
路 Medical conditions aggravated by exposure to the product:
Asthma, chronic lung disease, and skin rashes.
路 Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment See item 11.
路 Classification system
The classification was made according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and expanded upon from company
and literature data.
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Product Name: Hydrated Aluminas 839
(Ground and unground)
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* 4 First aid measures
路 After inhalation
Remove to fresh air.
Check for clear airway, breathing, and presence of pulse.
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation for persons without pulse or respirations.
Consult a physician.
路 After skin contact
Wash with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.
Consult a physician if irritation persists.
路 After eye contact
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Consult a physician.
路 After swallowing
Do not induce vomiting.
Never give anything by mouth to a convulsing or unconscious person.
If swallowed, dilute by drinking large amounts of water.
Consult a physician.
* 5 Fire fighting measures
路 Suitable extinguishing agents Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
路 Protective equipment:
Fire fighters should wear NIOSH approved, positive pressure, self- contained breathing apparatus and full
protective clothing when appropriate.
* 6 Accidental release measures
路 Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective clothing.
路 Measures for environmental protection: No special measures required.
路 Measures for cleaning/collecting: Clean up using dry procedures; avoid dusting.
* 7 Handling and storage
路 Handling
路 Information for safe handling:
Avoid generating dust.
Provide adequate ventilation if dust is formed.
路 Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
路 Storage
路 Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Keep material dry.
路 Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
路 Further information about storage conditions: None.
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Product Name: Hydrated Aluminas 839
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* 8 Exposure controls and personal protection
路 Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
路 Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored
at the workplace.
路 Personal protective equipment
路 General protective and hygienic measures
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Do not inhale dust.
路 Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respiratory protection in case of insufficient ventilation.
Suitable respiratory protective device recommended:
Filter NIOSH N95.
路 Protection of hands: Wear appropriate gloves to avoid any skin injury.
路 Material of gloves Strong gloves
路 Penetration time of glove material Not applicable
路 Eye protection: Safety glasses with full side shields or goggles recommended.
* 9 Physical and chemical properties:
路 General Information
Form: Crystalline powder
Color: White
Off-white
Odor: Odorless
路 Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Decomposes before melting.
Boiling point/Boiling range: Not applicable
路 Flash point: Not applicable
路 Auto igniting: Product is not self igniting.
路 Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard. (See Section 10).
路 Density at 20掳C (68掳F): 2.42 g/cm鲁
0.087 lb/in3
路 Bulk density at 20掳C (68掳F): 0.15-1.3 g/cm鲁
9.4-80 lb/ft3
路 Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Insoluble
路 pH-value at 20掳C (68掳F): 8.5-10.2 (20% in H2O)
路 Solvent content:
Organic solvents: 0.0 %
路 Solids content: 100 %
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Product Name: Hydrated Aluminas 839
(Ground and unground)
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* 10 Stability and reactivity
路 Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
路 Reactions:
Heating the material above 200掳C will result in a sudden release of water vapor (steam). Precautions must be
taken to dissipate the vapor and any pressure that may be generated. A sudden increase in pressure could
cause damage or explosion in enclosed equipment.
路 Dangerous products of decomposition:
Coated ATH:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Formaldehyde
路 Additional information: Non-corrosive.
* 11 Toxicological information
路 Acute toxicity:
路 Primary irritant effect:
路 On the skin: Can cause mild irritation.
路 On the eye: Can cause mild irritation.
路 Inhalation: Can cause mild upper respiratory tract irritation.
路 Ingestion: Can cause mild irritation.
* 12 Ecological information:
路 General notes: Not known to be hazardous to water.
* 13 Disposal considerations
路 Product:
路 Recommendation If reuse or recycling is not possible, material may be disposed of at an industrial landfill.
路 Uncleaned packagings:
路 Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to local or governmental regulations.
* 14 Transport information
路 DOT regulations:
路 Hazard class: -
路 Remarks: U.S.A. DOT: Not regulated - Enter the proper freight classification. "MSDS Number," and
"Product Name" on the shipping paperwork.
Canadian TDG Hazard Class & PIN: Not regulated.
路 Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
路 ADR/RID class: -
路 Remarks: Not regulated
路 Maritime transport IMDG:
路 IMDG Class: -
路 Marine pollutant: No
路 Remarks: Not regulated
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Product Name: Hydrated Aluminas 839
(Ground and unground)
(Contd. from page 4)
路 Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
路 ICAO/IATA Class: -
路 Remarks: Not regulated
* 15 Regulations
路 U.S. Federal Regulations:
路 TSCA STATUS: All components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory.
路 CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None.
路 SARA TITLE III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:
None.
路 Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: None.
路 Section 313 Toxic Categories: None.
路 OTHER INFORMATION:
In reference to Title VI of the Clean Air Act of 1990, this material does not contain nor was it manufactured
using ozone-depleting chemicals.
路 International Regulations:
路 CANADIAN DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST: All components of this product are listed on the Canadian DSL.
路 AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES:
All components of this product are listed on the AICS.
路 Japan - Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS)
All components of this product are listed on ENCS.
* 16 Other information:
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
路 Department issuing MSDS:
Hazardous Materials Control Committee
Preparer: Jon N. Peace, +1-412-553-2293
Alcoa Inc., 201 Isabella Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5858 USA
26.12.02 Supersedes 29.03.01
路 Alcoa MS #: 134231
路 Appendix:
- Guide to Occupational Exposure Values 2002, Compiled by the American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
- Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices, Sixth Edition, 1991,
Compiled by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc. (ACGIH).
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, June 1994.
- Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Sax, N. Irving, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., Inc., 1984.
- Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology: Volume II: Toxicology, 4th ed., 1994, Patty, F. A.; edited by
Clayton, G. D. and Clayton, F. E.: New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- TOMES CPS(TM), MICROMEDEX, Inc., 2001
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Product Name: Hydrated Aluminas 839
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路 LEGEND:
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
CAS Chemical Abstract Services
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CPR Cardio-pulmonary Resusitation
DOT Department of Transportation
DSL Domestic Substances List (Canada)
EINECS European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ENCS Japan - Existing and New Chemical Substances
EWC European Waste Catalogue
EPA Environmental Protective Agency
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
LC Lethal Concentration
LD Lethal Dose
MAK Maximum Workplace Concentration (Germany) "maximale Arbeitsplatz-Konzentration"
NDSL Non-Domestic Substances List (Canada)
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTP National Toxicology Program
OEL Occupational Exposure Limit
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PIN Product Identification Number
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
STEL Short Term Exposure Limit
TCLP Toxic Chemicals Leachate Program
TDG Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TLV Threshold Limit Value
TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
TWA Time Weighted Average
WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
m meter, cm centimeter, mm millimeter, in inch,
g gram, kg kilogram, lb pound, 碌g microgram,
ppm parts per million, ft feet
路 * Data compared to the previous version altered.
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HYDRATED ALUMINAS
CAUTION
Hazards: Can cause mild irritation of eyes, skin, and upper respiratory tract.
Precautions: Avoid generating dust. Use with adequate ventilation.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (safety glasses/gloves) to avoid
injury. Use appropriate respiratory protection (N95) in case of insufficient
ventilation.
Fire Fighting: Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that suit the
environment.
First Aid: EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult
a physician. SKIN: Wash with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Consult
a physician if irritation persists. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Check for
clear airway, breathing, and presence of pulse. Provide CPR for persons
without pulse or respirations. Consult a physician. INGESTION: If swallowed,
dilute by drinking large amounts of water. Never give anything by mouth to a
convulsing or unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting. Consult a
physician.
Accidental Release: Clean up using dry procedures; avoid dusting. Pick up
mechanically.
See Alcoa Material Safety Data Sheet No. 839 for more information about use and
disposal.
Emergency Phone: (412) 553-4001.
INGREDIENTS: CAS NUMBERS:
Aluminum trihydroxide (21645-51-2)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC
201 Isabella Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5858 USA
12/02 839
FLAME GARD庐
CAUTION
Hazards: Can cause mild irritation of eyes, skin, and upper respiratory tract.
Precautions: Avoid generating dust. Use with adequate ventilation.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (safety glasses/gloves) to avoid
injury. Use appropriate respiratory protection (N95) in case of insufficient
ventilation.
Fire Fighting: Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that suit the
environment.
First Aid: EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult
a physician. SKIN: Wash with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Consult
a physician if irritation persists. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Check for
clear airway, breathing, and presence of pulse. Provide CPR for persons
without pulse or respirations. Consult a physician. INGESTION: If swallowed,
dilute by drinking large amounts of water. Never give anything by mouth to a
convulsing or unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting. Consult a
physician.
Accidental Release: Clean up using dry procedures; avoid dusting. Pick up
mechanically.
See Alcoa Material Safety Data Sheet No. 839 for more information about use and
disposal.
Emergency Phone: (412) 553-4001.
INGREDIENTS: CAS NUMBERS:
Aluminum trihydroxide (21645-51-2)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC
201 Isabella Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5858 USA
12/02 839
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