KC ABRASIVE CO -- ALUMINUM OXIDE POWDER, FUSED ALUMINUM OXIDE  -- 5350-00N070658
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM OXIDE POWDER, FUSED ALUMINUM OXIDE
MSDS Date:05/01/1993
FSC:5350
NIIN:00N070658
MSDS Number: CBMHR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:KC ABRASIVE CO
Address:3140 DODGE RD
City:KANSAS CITY
State:KS
ZIP:66115
Country:US
Info Phone Num:913-342-2900
Emergency Phone Num:913-342-2900
CAGE:KCARB
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:KC ABRASIVE CO
Address:3140 DODGE RD
Box:City:KANSAS CITY
State:KS
ZIP:66115
Country:US
Phone:913-342-2900
CAGE:KCARB

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE (2:3); (AL*2O*3)  (SARA 313). %:96.1-96.8.
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: <96.8%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:TITANIUM OXIDE; (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) (TIO*2)
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: 2.6-2.7%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:IRON (III) OXIDE; (FE*2O*3)
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1-0.2%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SILICON DIOXIDE; (SIO*2). %:0.5-0.67.
CAS:14808-57-0
Fraction by Wt: <0.67%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SODIUM MONOXIDE; (NA*2O). %:0.02-0.4.
CAS:12401-86-4
RTECS #:WC4800000
Fraction by Wt: <0.4%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM OXIDE; (MGO). %:0.02-0.4
CAS:1309-48-4
RTECS #:OM3850000
Fraction by Wt: <0.4%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 FUME

Ingred Name:CALCIUM OXIDE; (CAO). %:0.02-0.4.
CAS:1305-78-8
RTECS #:EW3100000
Fraction by Wt: <0.4%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3

=====================  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:LOW RISK BY INHALATION. TREAT AS
    NUISANCE DUST AS SPECIFIED BY THE ACGIH. TOXICITY BY INGESTION:NONE
    EXPECTED/NON-TOXIC. SKIN CONTACT:NO EVIDENCE OF ADVERSE EFFECTS.
    EYE CONTACT:MAY CAUSE MINOR IRRITA TION.
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:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM
    MD	. SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD .

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DOES NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION, NOT AN
    EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID DUST DURING CLEANUP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHEN EXPOSURE IS EXCESSIVE, NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED.
Ventilation:USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO MEET EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3700F,2038C
Spec Gravity:3.97
pH:7-8
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT BROWN/TAN SOLID, BLOCKY, DENSE, ANGULAR
    CRYSTAL; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE WITH WATER OR STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE,
    TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE. NONE WITH AIR OR HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . WASTE MAY BE CONSIDERED AS INERT MATERIAL, SUITABLE
    FOR LANDFILL. NOT FEDERALLY REGULATED.

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