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Material Safety Data Sheet

SPI #01340-AB, 01341-AB, 01342-AB SPI Alumina Slurry




Section 1: Identification

Date Effective........... June 1, 2007
                          (most recent revision)

Chemical Name/Synonyms... Alumina slurry; Aluminum oxide slurry – all micron sizes

Description: Polishing liquid

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Health 1 National Fire
Protection Association
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Fire Hazard 0
Reactivity 0
Personal Protection  
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1 ; Flammability: 0 ; Reactivity: 0

Section 2: Composition

Component Name            CAS #          Percent       EINECS/ELINCS
Aluminum oxide            1344-28-1      10-35         215-691-6
Water                     7732-18-4      65-90         231-791-2

Section 3: Hazard Identification

Emergency overview: May create dusty conditions, which may aggravate existing
dermatitis.

Appearance: White liquid with suspended particles

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


Section 4: First Aid Measures

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.


Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

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


Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

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.


Section 7: Handling and Storage

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.


Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

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)
Water                   not established         not established

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.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State:  Liquid with suspended solids
Appearance:  White 
Odor: Odorless 
pH:  ~9.0
Vapor Pressure: Not known 
Vapor Density:  Not known
Evaporation Rate: Not known 
Viscosity: Not known 
Boiling Point:  212°F
Freezing/Melting Point:  32°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:  1.1-1.2, where water =1
Molecular Formula:  Not available
Molecular Weight:  Not available

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

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


Section 11: Toxicological Information

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

Section 12: Ecological Information

No information available


Section 13: Disposal Considerations

RCRA P-Series: Not listed 
RCRA U-Series: Not listed

Ordinary solid waste methods recommended, if permitted, under federal, state and
local regulations. 


Section 14: Transport Information

US DOT Hazard Class: Not regulated

IATA (for international shipments): Not regulated


Section 15: Regulatory Information

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.


Section 16: Other Information

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.

Disclaimer of Liability:

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.

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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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