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SPI Supplies Division
Date Effective........... June 1, 2007
(most recent revision)
Chemical Name/Synonyms... Alumina; Aluminum oxide powder
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Component Name CAS # Percent EINECS/ELINCS Aluminum oxide 1344-28-1 100 215-691-6
Emergency overview: May create dusty conditions, which may aggravate existing dermatitis. Appearance: Solid white powder Flash Point: Not available Potential Health Effects Target Organs: Lungs, Bones Eye: May cause minor irritation. Skin: May cause drying of the skin. Ingestion: Not expected to be an ingestion hazard. Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May be irritating to mucous membranes and respiratory tract, causing cough and/or shortness of breath. Chronic: Not available
Eyes: In case of eye contact flush eyes with copious amounts of water for 20 to 30 minutes while holding eyelids open. Seek medical attention. Skin: Wash with soap and copious amounts of water. Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water providing person is conscious and alert. Seek medical attention. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, seek medical attention.
General Information: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent eye and skin contact. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam
General Information: Avoid generating dust. Avoid inhalation. Avoid skin and eye contact. Spills/Leaks: Sweep or scoop up material and hold for waste disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Handling: Avoid inhalation. Wear suitable clothing to avoid eye or skin contact. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Use adequate ventilation. Storage: Store in closed containers in cool, dry area.
Engineering Controls: Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical ventilation to meet
exposure limits.
Exposure Limits:
Chemical Name ACGIH OSHA - Final PELs
Aluminum oxide 10 mg/m3 (total) 10 mg/m3 (total)
5 mg/m3 (respirable) 5 mg/m3 (respirable)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Chemical splash goggles
Skin: Protective gloves
Clothing: Suitable to avoid skin contact
Respirators: Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from
nuisance levels of dust is desired, use NIOSH approved, type N95 (US) or Type P1
(EN 143) respirators.
Physical State: Solid Appearance: White powder Odor: Odorless pH: Not applicable Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg at 3917°F Vapor Density: Not known Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable Boiling Point: 5391°F Freezing/Melting Point: 3722°F Autoignition Temperature: Not available Flash Point: Not available Decomposition Temperature: Not available Explosion Limits: Lower: Not available Upper: Not available Solubility in water: Insoluble Specific Gravity/Density: 3.98 where water =1 Molecular Formula: Al2O3 Molecular Weight: 101.96
Chemical Stability: Stable Conditions to Avoid: Moisture Incompatibility with Other Materials: Strong acids, Strong bases, Chlorine Hazardous Decomposition of Products: Aluminum oxide Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
RTECS#: Not available LD50/LC50 Information: Not known Carcinogenicity: NTP: Not listed OSHA: Not listed IARC: Not listed Teratogenicity: Not available Reproductive Effects: Not available Neurotoxicity: Not available Mutagenicity: Not available Other Studies: Not known
No information available
RCRA P-Series: Not listed RCRA U-Series: Not listed Ordinary solid waste methods recommended, if permitted, under federal, state and local regulations.
US DOT Hazard Class: Not regulated IATA (for international shipments): Not regulated
United States: TSCA: All ingredients of this product are on the TSCA Inventory. Health & Safety Reporting List None of the ingredients of this product is on the Health & Safety Reporting List. Chemical Test Rules None of the ingredients of this product is under a Chemical Test Rule. Section 12b: None of the ingredients of this product is listed under TSCA Section 12b. TSCA Significant New Use Rule: None of the ingredients of this product has a TSCA SNUR. CERCLA Section 103: None of the ingredients of this product is listed under CERCLA Section 103. SARA: Section 302 (RQ) None of the ingredients of this product has an RQ. Section 302 (TPQ) None of the ingredients of this product has a TPQ. Section 313 CAS# 0344-28-1 is listed under SARA Section 313. Clean Air Act: None of the ingredients in this product is listed under the Clean Air Act. Clean Water Act: None of the ingredients of this product is listed under the Clean Water Act. State (Individual states in the USA) CAS# 1344-28-1 is listed on the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know list. California No Significant Risk Level: California Prop. 65: None of the ingredients in this product is listed under California Prop. 65. European/International Regulations: European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives None of the ingredients of this product is listed. WGK (Water Danger/Protection): None of the ingredients of this product is listed. Canada This product has a WHMIS classification of: Not listed. DSL/NDSL: CAS# 1344-28-1 is listed on the DSL List.
If this product should be used in ways that are outside of the intended applications in scanning electron microscope laboratories, and if it is going to be formulated into some other system, so that it becomes just another component of that other system, read the MSDS sheets for the other components before blending as the resulting mixture may have the hazards of all of its parts.
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Caution! Do not use SPI Supplies products or materials in applications involving implantation within the body; direct or indirect contact with the blood pathway; contact with bone, tissue, tissue fluid, or blood; or prolonged contact with mucous membranes. Products offered by SPI Supplies are not designed or manufactured for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with internal body fluids or tissues. SPI Supplies will not provide to customers making devices for such applications any notice, certification, or information necessary for such medical device use required by US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulation or any other statute.
SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no representation, promise, express warranty or implied warranty concerning the suitability of these materials for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with internal body tissues of fluids.
The information and recommendations set forth above are taken from sources believed to be accurate as of the date hereof, however SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no warranty with respect to the accuracy of the information or the suitability of the recommendations, and assume no liability to any user thereof. The information contained in this sheet does not constitute a hazard assessment and should not be used in place of the user's own assessment of work place risks as required by other health and safety legislation. Be aware of the Structure Probe, Inc. Copyright Policy. Structure Probe, Inc. grants a nonexclusive license to make unlimited copies of this safety sheet for internal use only. Quite obviously, this information would pertain only to this material when purchased from SPI Supplies as product from other sources, with other ingredients and impurity levels could have substantially different properties.
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