ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- ALUMINUM OXIDE, ACTIVATED, NEUTRAL 19997-4  -- 6810-00N014124
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM OXIDE, ACTIVATED, NEUTRAL 19997-4
MSDS Date:11/11/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014124
MSDS Number: BKKPZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE)  (EPA LISTS ONLY FIBROUS
    FORMS)  (SARA III)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Other REC Limits:PEL:5 MG/ME RDUST
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. TARGET ORGANS:LUNGS, THORAX
    OR RESPIRATION (TUMORS). EYES/SKIN:IRRITATION DUE TO ABRASION .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES
    DIFFICULT, CALL  MD. INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
    TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FOR FIRES INVOLVING MATL, DO NOT ENTER ANY
    ENCLOSED/CONFINED FIRE SPACE W/O PROPER PROT EQUIP. THIS MAY
    INCLUDE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA TO (SEE SUPP DATA)

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG & HOLD
    FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL
    SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICK UP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. KEEP TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:HARMFUL DUST. AVOID CONTACT AND INHALATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN NONVENTILATED
    AREAS AND/OR FOR EXPOSURE ABOVE THE ACGIH TLV.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:PROTECT AGAINST HAZARDOUS EFFECTS OF NORMAL PRODUCTS OF
    COMBUSTION OR OXYGEN DEFICIENCY.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3686F,2030C
Spec Gravity:3.970
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER OR SOLID; VERY HARD,
    ODORLESS .

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NATURE OF DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS NOT
    KNOWN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURY IN A LANDFILL SITE APPROVED FOR DISPOSAL OF
    CHEMICAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTES. DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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