EXOLON-ESK CO -- ALPHA ALUMINA FUSED ALUMINUM OXIDE, AWP  -- 5350-00N081252
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALPHA ALUMINA FUSED ALUMINUM OXIDE, AWP
MSDS Date:06/03/1994
FSC:5350
NIIN:00N081252
MSDS Number: CFWMV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EXOLON-ESK CO
Address:1000 E NIAGARA ST
City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-693-4550
Emergency Phone Num:716-693-4550
Preparer's Name:RONALD J. SZATKOWSKI
CAGE:HO461
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:EXOLON-ESK
Address:1000 EAST NIAGARA STREET
Box:City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14151-0590
Phone:800-962-1100
CAGE:91174
Company Name:EXOLON-ESK COMPANY
Address:1000 EAST NIAGARA ST.
Box:590
City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150
Country:US
Phone:800-962-1100/716-693-9430
CAGE:HO461

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE (2:3); (ALPHA ALUMINA (AL*2O*3))  (SARA 313)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 96-100%
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: 0-4%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

=====================  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:EYE CONTACT:PARTICULATE MAY
    CAUSE SLIGHT TO MODERATE IRRITATION. ABRASIVE ACTION OF DUST CAN
    DAMAGE EYES. SKIN CONTACT:NO EVIDENCE OF ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED.
    INHALATION:INHALATION OF AIRBORNE  PARTICULATE MAY CAUSE SLIGHT TO
    MODERATE IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES. CHRONIC:NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, DECREASED
    CHEST EXPANSION, DRY COUGH, FATIGUE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS W/LUNG DISORDERS SHOULD
    NOT BE EXPOSED TO CONDITIONS WHERE LARGE AIRBORNE QUANTITIES OF
    NUISANCE DUST EXISTS W/OUT PRECAUTIONS TAKEN TO ALLEVIATE
    AGGRAVATED PREEXISTING MEDICAL CONDITION.

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

First Aid:INHAL:IMMED REMOVE VICTIM FROM ADVERSE ENVIRON TO FRESH AIR &
    SEEK MED ATTN. EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/LG AMTS OF RUNNING WATER AS
    NEEDED, FOR AT LST 15 MINS. IF SYMPS PERSIST, SEEK MED ATTN.
    SKIN:WASH CONTA M AREA W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE & WASH CONTAM CLTHG.
    IF RASH, IRRIT/OTHER SYMPS PERSIST, SEEK MED ATTN. INGEST:LEAVE
    DECISION TO INDUCE VOMIT FOR MD, SINCE PARTICLES MAY BE ASPIR INTO
    LUNGS. (SUPP DATA)

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

Extinguishing Media:AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS ABRASIVE PRODUCT IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE
    & DOES NOT POSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS & WILL NOT INITIATE OR
    CONTRIBUTE TO INTENSITY OF FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IF THERE IS SPILL OF PROD, FOLLOWING PRECS
    SHOULD BE TAKEN. CLEAN UP USING METHS WHICH AVOID DUST GENERATION.
    IF VACUUM IS USED, EXHST AIR SHOULD BE FILTERED BY HIGH-EFFICIENCY
    PARTICULATE AIR (HEPA)  FILTER. COMPRESSED AIR SHOULD NOT BE USED
    (SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP PROD IN CNTNRS. HANDLE IN SUCH A
    WAY TO MINIMIZE FROM BECOMING DISPERSED IN WORK ENVIRONMENT. STORE
    IN CNTNRS INDEFINITELY W/NO RISK OF HLTH HAZ.
Other Precautions:UTILIZE APPROVED NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR WHEN
    ACUTE DUSTINESS HAS OCCURRED IN WORK ENVIRONMENTS. PROD DOES NOT
    POSE SIGNIFICANT FIRE/HLTH HAZS. ABRASIVE PARTICULATE MAY BE IRRIT
    TO EYES & RESP  TRACT. PROD IS NON-COMBUST & STABLE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE APPROP NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF AIRBORNE
    CONTAM CONC EXCEED APPLIC OSHA PEL OR ACGIH TLV, OR OTHER INDUSTRY
    STDS/GUIDELINES ON EXPOS. IF RESP PROT IS REQD, ALL APPROP
    REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH  IN 29 CFR 1910.134 MUST BE MET.
Ventilation:USE LOC &/OR GEN DILUTION VENT, AS NEEDED, TO REDUCE
    EMPLOYEE EXPOS TO BELOW APPLIC OSHA PEL'S & ACGIH TLV'S.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . CLTHG WHICH MINS SKIN EXPOS TO ABRASIVE
    DUST.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. SPILL PROC:TO CLEAN UP SPILLS.
    DURING CLEANUP, SKIN & EYE CONT & INHAL OF DUST SHOULD BE AVOIDED
    AS MUCH AS POSS. WHEN NEC, WEAR APPROP PPE (SEE EXPOS CONTROLS/PERS
    ONAL PROT MEASURES SECTION) DURING CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS. PLACE MATL
    INTO CLEAN, DRY CNTNR W/CLEAN SHOVEL & COVER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:6332F,3500C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3632F,2000C
Spec Gravity:3.97 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE &/OR BROWN GRANULAR OR FINE POWDER; NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS
    REGARDING REPORTING OF SPILLS & DISPOSAL.

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