Material Safety Data Sheet **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION **** MSDS Name: Hengar Granules Catalog Numbers: S145-500 Synonyms: Aluminum oxide; morin dyed; alumina. Company Identification: Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fairlawn, NJ 07410 For information, call: 201-796-7100 Emergency Number: 201-796-7100 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ | CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 1344-28-1 |Aluminum oxide | 100.0 | 215-691-6 | +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Not available. Potential Health Effects Eye: Dust may cause mechanical irritation. Skin: Dust may cause mechanical irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause lung damage. Chronic: Chronic inhalation of fine dusts may cause lung damage. **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. Skin: Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Notes to Physician: **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** Physical State: Solid Appearance: white Odor: Odorless. pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: Negligible. Vapor Density: Not available. Evaporation Rate: Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: 5396 deg F Freezing/Melting Point: 3632 deg F Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Flash Point: Not applicable. Explosion Limits, lower: Not available. Explosion Limits, upper: Not available. Decomposition Temperature: Not available. Solubility: Negligible in water. Specific Gravity/Density: 4.0 (water=1) Molecular Formula: Al2O3 Molecular Weight: 101.9612 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** Chemical Stability: Stable. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Reacts with chlorine trifluoride or ethylene oxide. Exothermic reaction above 200 Cwith halocarbon vapors produces toxic hydrogen chloride and phosgene. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, phosgene. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 1344-28-1: BD1200000 LD50/LC50: Not available. Carcinogenicity: Aluminum oxide - ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen Epidemiology: ~~Methanol has been shown to prooduce fetoxicity in the embryo or fetus in laboratory animals. Specific developmental abnormalities include:musculoskeletal, urogenital and cardiovascular systems, Teratogenicity: No data available. Reproductive Effects: No data available. Neurotoxicity: No data available. Mutagenicity: No data available. Other Studies: No data available. **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** US DOT No information available Canadian TDG No information available. **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 1344-28-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE Aluminum oxide can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as ** no name **), New Jersey, Florida, (listed as ** no name **), Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts. California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: Not available. Risk Phrases: Safety Phrases: WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 1344-28-1: 0 United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits CAS# 1344-28-1: OES-United Kingdom, TWA total inhalable dust: 10 mg/m3 TWA; respirable dust: 4 mg/m3 TWA Canada CAS# 1344-28-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 1344-28-1 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits CAS# 1344-28-1: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-FRANCE:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 6 mg/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 4 mg/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 6 mg/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 10 mg/m3;STEL 20 mg/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997 Revision #2 Date: 8/02/2000 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------