| [Fire Fighting] 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. | |
| [Fire Potential] Noncombustible material. | |
| [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. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. | |
| [Skin] Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. | |
| [Handling] Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause lung damage. | |
| [Skin] Dust may cause mechanical irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | |
| [Eyes] Dust may cause mechanical irritation. | |
| [Ingestion] Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 22 | |
| [Personal Protection] 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 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. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Chronic inhalation of fine dusts may cause lung damage. | |
| [Exposure limit(s)] OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) NIOSH REL: See Appendix D | |
| [Poison Class] - | |
| [Appearance] White crystalline solid or powder, very hard, odorless. | |
| [Solubility in water] Insoluble | |
| [Melting Point] 2050 | |
| [Boiling Point] 2980 | |
| [Density] 3.97 g/cm3 | |
| [Usage] Production of aluminum, manufacture of abrasives, refractories, ceramics, electrical insulators, catalyst & catalyst supports, paper, spark plugs, crucibles & laboratory works, adsorbent for gases & water vapors, chromatographic analysis, fluxes, light bulbs, artificial gems, heat resistant fibers, food additive (dispersing agent). | |
| [Product Name] alpha-Alumina | |
| [Synonyms] alpha-Aluminum oxide Alumina Aluminum trioxide | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_1344-28-1.htm">1344-28-1 | |
| [Formula] Al2O3 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 101.94 | |
| [EINECS] 215-691-6 | |
| [RTECS] BD1200000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Tumorigen | |
| [Merck] 12,369 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 48822 (G) | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Reacts with chlorine trifluoride or ethylene oxide. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions. | |
| [Decomposition] None. | |
| [HS Code] 2818 10 10 |
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