MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Preparation/Revision Date:
4/24/03
Phone Number: (402) 464-0231
Distributor:
Teledyne Isco, Inc.
P.O. Box 82531 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. CST
Lincoln, NE 68501-2531
Product Name: Aluminum Oxide Neutral
Synonyms: Aluminum Oxide Neutral
Formula: AL2O3
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS # EINECS # Wt. %
Aluminum Oxide 1344-28-1 215-691-6 100
Exposure Limits: OSHA - PEL: 15mg/m3 Total Dust
5mg/m3 Respirable Fraction
ACGIH - TLV: 10mg/m3 (TWA)
This product is not a harmful substance.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May be irritating to skin, eyes and mucus membranes.
Prolonged or repeated inhalation may cause damage to
respiratory system.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Respiratory conditions
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion
Acute Exposure: Mucous membranes and respiratory system irritant.
Chronic Exposure: Affects primarily the lungs, can be harmful.
Appearance: White to off-white fine powder.
Odor: None
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency First Aid:
GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IF ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS SHOULD DEVELOP.
Skin: Rinse with soap and water.
Eyes: Rinse under running water with eyelid wide open for several minutes.
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, trained personnel should
begin artificial respiration and give oxygen.
Ingestion: If the victim is conscious, rinse mouth with water. There are no further
dangers.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability: Non-combustible
Flash Point (潞F): N/A
Flammable Limits, Maximum (% v/v): N/A
Flammable Limits, Minimum (% v/v): N/A
Hazardous Combustion Products: None
Extinguishing Media: Use any suitable for adjacent material.
Fire Fighting Procedures: None indicated
Fire & Explosion Hazards: None indicated
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill Response: Use approved respiratory equipment, chemical safety glasses, chemical
resistant gloves and appropriate protective clothing. Pick up with a dry
or wet cleaning rag or broom. Clean contaminated equipment and floors
with water and cleaning rag. Dispose of in retrieval container. Ventilate
the spill area.
Comply with Federal, State, and local regulations on reporting releases.
Refer to Regulatory Information for reportable quantity and other
regulatory data.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Do not inhale dust. Do not get in eyes.
Refer to section 8.
Storage: Keep away from humidity in a fresh, dry place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Mechanical exhaust is required.
Safety shower and an emergency eyewash fountain near the
handling equipment are required.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eyes: Safety glasses with side shields should be worn at all times.
Respiratory Protection: Us an approved NIOSH/MSHA dust mask.
Gloves: Protective gloves (butyl, natural rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent)
should be worn to prevent skin contact which could cause skin irritation
or allergic reaction.
Clothing: Wear long pants and long sleeves with tight fitting wrist to avoid skin
contact.
Boots: Wear appropriate footwear.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMCIAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid, 40-63碌m powder
Color: White
Odor: None
pH: 6-8
Boiling Point (潞C 760 mmHg): 2980
Melting Point (潞C): N/A
Freezing Point (潞C): N/A
Density (g/ml): 3.97
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): N/A
Vapor Density (Air = 1): N/A
Percent Volatile by vol (%): N/A
Evaporation Rate (BuAc = 1): N/A
Solubility in Water (%): Insoluble
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition: N/A
Conditions to Avoid:
Materials To Avoid:
( ) Water
( ) Acids
( ) Bases
( ) Corrosives
( ) Oxidizers
( ) Other:
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity Data: None established
Toxicological Findings: N/A
Primary Route(s) of Exposure: Inhalation. Skin contact.
Inhalation: Harmful
Skin Contact: Irritating
Skin Absorption: Irritating
Eye Contact: Irritating
Ingestion: None
Acute Exposure: Mucous membranes and respiratory system irritant.
Chronic Exposure: Affects primarily the lungs, can be harmful.
Carcinogenicity: None
Mutagenicity: None
Reproductive Toxicity: N/A
Teratogenicity: N/A
Corrosive Effects: None
12. ECOLOGY INFORMATION
There are no effects to the environment known.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
EPA Waste Numbers: None
Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state, provincial and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Proper Shipping Name: Not-regulated.
DOT ID Number: None
Product does not require special conditions for transporting.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Product is not harmful. Specific codes are not necessary. Constituent which may be crucial to the hazard
is Aluminum Oxide.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Hazard Ratings:
Health :1
Flammability :0
Reactivity :0
Special Hazards:
N/A = Not Available
The statements contained herein are offered for informational purposes only and are based upon technical
data that Teledyne Isco, Inc. believes to be accurate. It is intended for use only by persons having the
necessary technical skill and at their own discretion and risk. Since conditions and manner of use are
outside our control, we make NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS OR OTHERWISE.
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