SPEX CERTIPREP -- ALUMINUM OXIDE, AL53  -- 6810-00N029566
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM OXIDE, AL53
MSDS Date:11/15/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N029566
MSDS Number: CGSYY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPEX CERTIPREP
Address:203 NORCROSS AVE
City:METUCHEN
State:NJ
ZIP:08840
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-549-7144
Emergency Phone Num:908-549-7144:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:SUSHA RAMANC
CAGE:04XT3
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SPEX CERTIPREP INC
Address:203 NORCROSS AVE
Box:City:METUCHEN
State:NJ
ZIP:08840
Country:US
Phone:732-549-7144
CAGE:04XT3

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE (2:3) (SARA 313); (AL*2O*3)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 1.89%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS SOLUTION MAY BE HARMFUL IF
    INHALED, INGESTED, OR CONTACTED WITH THE SKIN OR EYES. MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND THE EYES. IT MAY CAUSE
    DERMATITIS, ECZEMA ON CONTACT WITH THE S KIN MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE
    UPON INHALATION. HIGH LEVELS OF ALUMINUM IN THE BRAIN HAVE BEEN
    ASSOCIATED (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:WITH SENILITY AND ALZHEIMERS DISEASE.
    ALUMINUM OXIDE HAS CAUSED TUMORS IN EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN OCCASIONALLY LIFTING
    UPPER & LOWER EYELIDS. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMD CLOTHING, THEN FLUSH
    W/H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. WASH CLOTHING THOROUGHLY BEFORE REUSE.
    INHAL: M OVE TO FRESH AIR. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCEVOMITING. GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP. IF THE PATIENT IS CONSCIOUS, GIVE A LARGE
    QUANTITIES OF WATER/MILK. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, GET MED
    ATTENTION IMMED.

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

Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP AND
    PLACE IN BAG, HOLD FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP THE CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. HAVE AVAILABILITY OF AN EYE WASH IN CASE
    OF EMERGENCY. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION, INGESTION AND CONTACT WITH EYES AND
    SKIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:5396F,2980C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3762F,2072C
Spec Gravity:3.965
Solubility in Water:COLD: INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER WITH NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE, HOT CHLORINATED RUBBER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DATA AVAILABLE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL HAZARDOUS OR
    CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL AGENCY FOR REGULATIONS.

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