MARK V LABORATORY -- ALUMINA POWDER AP5  -- 7930-00N042715
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINA POWDER AP5
MSDS Date:10/01/1990
FSC:7930
NIIN:00N042715
MSDS Number: BRPVF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MARK V LABORATORY
Address:18 KRIPES RD
City:EAST GRANBY
State:CT
ZIP:06026
Country:US
Info Phone Num:203-653-7201
Emergency Phone Num:203-653-7201
CAGE:6U350
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MARK V LABORATORY
Address:18 KRIPES RD
Box:City:EAST GRANBY
State:CT
ZIP:06026
Country:US
Phone:203-653-7201
CAGE:6U350

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE (2:3); (ALUMINUM OXIDE)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
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: IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE AND
    THROAT BY DUST. CHRONIC: NONE KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE AND THROAT BY DUST.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:EYE: IMMEDIATEY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE A PHYSICIAN. INGEST: CALL MD
    IMMED . SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . IN
    HAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG(GIVE O2/ARTF RESP) .

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP AND DISPOSE OF. VACUUM COLLECTION IS
    PREFERABLE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID AGITIATION & OPEN CONTR TO AVOID
    DUSTING POWDER. USE W/ADEQ VENT. KEEP CONTR CLSD WHEN NOT IN USE.
    USE GOGG & RESP IN UNUSUALLY DRY CNDTNS.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT W/SKIN. USE GLOVES IF NEC. DO
    NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. KEEP DRY.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR PROLONGED DUST, WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR SELECTED PER OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: LOCAL DUST PICK-UP RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NORMAL WORK PRACTICES FOR A NUISANCE DUST.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3762F,2072C
Spec Gravity:3.99(H2O=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, ODORLESS POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ETHYLENE OXIDE, CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL. BURY IN LANDFILL. DISPOSE
    OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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