TICONIUM CO. -- ALUMINUM OXIDE  -- 6520-00F010324
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM OXIDE
MSDS Date:05/01/1986
FSC:6520
NIIN:00F010324
MSDS Number: BHSJD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TICONIUM CO.
Address:413 N. PEARL STREET
City:ALBANY
State:NY
ZIP:12201
Info Phone Num:(518) 434-3147
Emergency Phone Num:(518) 434-3147
CAGE:FO480
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:TICONIUM CO DIVISION OF CMP INDUSTRIES INC
Address:413 N PEARL ST
Box:City:ALBANY
State:NY
ZIP:12207-1311
Country:US
Phone:518-434-3147
CAGE:65024
Company Name:TICONIUM CO.
Address:412 NORTH PEARL STREET
City:ALBANY
State:NY
ZIP:12201
Phone:(518) 434-3147
CAGE:FO480

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE)  (EPA LISTS ONLY FIBROUS
    FORMS)  (SARA III)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: PULMONARY EFFECTS TO DUST.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: PULMONARY EFFECTS TO DUST.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL PRECAUTIONS FOR INERT OR NUISANCE DUSTS
    & PARTICULATES.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR NUISANCE DUST.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP <TLV.
Eye Protection:IF APPLICABLE
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:5400F
Spec Gravity:3.5-4.0
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BROWN CRYSTALLINE SOLID; NO ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN LANDFILL IN AGREEMENT W/ALL
    FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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