SIA AMERICA, INC -- 2982 ALUMINUM OXIDE  -- 5350-00F015535
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2982 ALUMINUM OXIDE
MSDS Date:05/29/1987
FSC:5350
NIIN:00F015535
MSDS Number: BKDMN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIA AMERICA, INC
Address:16123 ARMOUR STREET, NE
City:ALLIANCE
State:OH
ZIP:44601
Info Phone Num:(216) 821-3510
Emergency Phone Num:(216) 821-3510
Preparer's Name:G. L. KITTLESON
CAGE:FO813
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIA AMERICA, INC
Address:16123 ARMOUR STREET NE
City:ALLIANCE
State:OH
ZIP:44601
Phone:(216) 821-3510
CAGE:FO813

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CORUNDUM, ALUMINUM OXIDE, EMERY
CAS:1302-74-5
RTECS #:GN0231000
Other REC Limits:NUISANCE DUST
OSHA PEL:NONE
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Other REC Limits:NUISANCE PARTICULATE
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:AMORPHOUS FUSED SILICA, SILICON DIOXIDE (SIO2), QUARTZ     
    INTENDED CHANGE (IC), SILICON
CAS:60676-86-0
RTECS #:VV7320000
Other REC Limits:30 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM FLUOBORATE
CAS:14075-53-7
RTECS #:ED2800000
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/CUM

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES: DAMAGE & IRRITATION.
    INHALATION: BREATHING DIFFICULT, NASAL/RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,
    GASTRIC PAIN, INTERNAL BLEEDING, TISSUE DAMAGE, DEATH, DAMAGE TO
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES, COUGHING, OSTEOCLOROSI S, MOTTLING OF TOOTH
    ENAMEL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES: DAMAGE & IRRITATION. INHALATION:
    OSTEOCLOROSIS, MOTTLING OF TOOTH ENAMEL, DAMAGE TO MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, NASAL/RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,
    GASTRIC PAIN, INTERNAL BLEEDING, TI SSUE DAMAGE, DEATH, & COUGHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PULMONARY, SKIN OR SKIN DISORDERS

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO DUST FREE AREA. SKIN/EYES: IRRIGATE
    W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2, OR OTHER MEDIA APPROVED FOR ORDINARY
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL "CLASS A FIRE".

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ORDINARY PRECAUTIONS FOR DUSTS/PARTICULATES.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:ORDINARY PRECAUTIONS FOR
    DUSTS/PARTICULATES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF >TLV ARE EXCEEDED DURING SANDING OR GRINDING
    & APPROVED NIOSH RESPIRATOR MUST BE USED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: MUST BE USED TO CONTROL EXPOSURE TO
    DUST/FUMES. MECHANICAL: HOODS CONNECTED TO DUSTS/DUST COLLECTOR
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Work Hygienic Practices:ORDINARY WASHING/CLEANLINESS PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT IS A CHEMICALLY COMBINED INERT MATERIAL.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Appearance and Odor:GRANULAR WHITE TO LIGHT BROWN, NO ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FLUORIDE COMPOUNDS

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:IN COMPLIANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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