895-54,895-55, 895-57, 895-58, 895-58-GAL, 895-59 Alumina Suspension 0.05 to 5.o micron MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet

Product No. 895-54, 895-55, 895-56, 895-57, 895-58, 895-58-GAL, 895-59 Alumina Suspension, 0.05, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0 micron

Issue Date (03-07-97)

Review Date (06-04-08)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Alumina Suspension, 0.05, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0 micron

Synonym: Alumina Slurry

Chemical family Ceramic

Company Name

Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone (800) 237-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.

Section 2: Composition / Information on Ingredients

Principle Hazardous Component(s)
(chemical and common name(s)) (Cas. No)

OSHA
PEL

mg/m3

ACGIH
TLV mg/m3

NTP

IARC

OSHA
regulated

Carcinogen

Alumina or Al₂O₃

(1344-28-1)

98.5 min

5 (TWA, resp)

Silicate Glass or SiO₂

(7631-86-9)

0.6-1.0

% ON A DRY BASIS: this is water slurry containing about 80% water.

Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency overview

Appearance: Water slurry

Immediate effects: NIF

Potential health effects

Primary Routes of entry:
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure:
Eyes: Dust may irritate.

Skin: May be irritating

Ingestion: No known adverse effects.

Inhalation: Acute: Dust or Mist: Coughing, shortness of breath

Chronic Exposure: May affect breathing capacity.

Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: None

See Toxicological Information (Section11)

Potential environmental effects

See Ecological Information (Section 12)

Section 4: First Aid Measures
If accidental overexposure is suspected

Eye(s) Contact: Irrigate with large amounts of water. Obtain first aid or medical assistance if needed.

Skin Contact: Wash affected areas with soap and water. Obtain first aid or medical assistance if needed
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration as needed. Obtain first aid or medical assistance.

Ingestion: Obtain first aid or medical assistance if needed.

Note to physician

Treatment: NIF

Medical Conditions generally Aggravated by Exposure: NIF

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: NA
Flammable Limits: NA

Auto-ignition point: NA
Fire Extinguishing Media: NA
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: NA
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None

Hazardous combustion products: None

DOT Class: None

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: When dust is generated use appropriate dust respirators or keep dust levels below recommended TLV/PEL levels.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of waste according to Federal, State and Local Regulations.

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: When dust is generated use appropriate dust respirators or keep dust levels below recommended TLV/PEL levels.
Storage temperature: Ambient.

Storage Pressure: NA

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls

Ventilation required: When dust is generated use appropriate dust respirators or keep dust levels below recommended TLV/PEL levels.
Personal Protection Equipment

Respiratory protection: When dust is generated use appropriate dust respirators or keep dust levels below recommended TLV/PEL levels.
Protective gloves: As desired by user.
Skin protection: Wear protective clothing.
Eye protection: Recommend safety glasses or goggles
Additional clothing and/or equipment: NIF

Exposure Guidelines

See Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section2)

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Physical State: Water slurry

Odor (threshold): ND

Specific Gravity (H2O=1): ~1.6

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Water

Vapor Density (air=1): ND

Percent Volatile by volume: 80

Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1): Water

Boiling Point: 100 °C (of water)

Freezing point / melting point: 0 °C (of water)
pH: ND
Solubility in Water: Slurry
Molecular Weight: NA

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Dust

Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): Alumina: Halo carbons, halogens, combustible materials, and oxidizing materials.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Results of component toxicity test performed: ND

Human experience: ND

This product does not contain any compounds listed by NTP or IARC or regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecological Information: ND

Chemical Fate Information: ND

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

RCRA 40 CFR 261 Classification: None

Federal, State and local laws governing disposal of materials can differ. Ensure proper disposal compliance with proper authorities before disposal.

Section 14: Transportation Information

US DOT Information: Proper shipping name: Not regulated

IATA: Proper shipping name: Not regulated

IMO: Proper shipping name: Not regulated

Marine Pollutant: No

Canadian TDG: Not regulated

Section 15: Regulatory Information

United States Federal Regulations

MSDS complies with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Rule 29, CFR 1910.1200.

SARA: No

SARA Title III: No

RCRA: No

TSCA: All ingredients are listed.

CERCLA: No

State Regulations

California Proposition 65: None

International Regulations

Canada WHMIS: ND

Europe EINECS Numbers: ND

Section 16: Other Information

Label Information: ND

European Risk and Safety Phrases: ND

European symbols needed: ND

Canadian WHMIS Symbols:

NFPA Hazard Rating: Health: 0; Fire: 0; Reactivity: 0
(0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)

Abbreviations used in this document

NE= Not established

NA= Not applicable

NIF= No Information Found

ND= No Data

Disclaimer
Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with these materials.

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