WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CO. -- BROWN ALUMINUM OXIDE  -- 5350-00-174-6460
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BROWN ALUMINUM OXIDE
MSDS Date:02/08/1989
FSC:5350
NIIN:00-174-6460
MSDS Number: BKHGL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CO.
Address:1801 BUFFALO AVE.
Box:423
City:NIAGARA FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:14302
Info Phone Num:(716) 278-6763
Emergency Phone Num:(716) 278-6763
Preparer's Name:DEAN VENTURIN
CAGE:27715
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CORP
Address:1801 BUFFALO AVE
Box:423
City:NIAGARA FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:14302-0423
Country:US
Phone:716-278-6600
CAGE:27715

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

Ingred Name:ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE)  (EPA LISTS ONLY FIBROUS
    FORMS)  (SARA III)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 96%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: 3%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:QUARTZ, SILICON DIOXIDE
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:50 UG/CUM
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM RESP
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM DUST

Ingred Name:IRON OXIDE, IRON OXIDE RED 1308
CAS:1332-37-2
RTECS #:NO7380000
Fraction by Wt: <1%

Ingred Name:SODIUM OXIDE
CAS:12401-86-4
RTECS #:WC4800000
Fraction by Wt: <1%

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM OXIDE
CAS:1309-48-4
RTECS #:OM3850000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM OXIDE
CAS:12136-45-7
RTECS #:TT3790000
Fraction by Wt: <1%

Ingred Name:CALCIUM OXIDE
CAS:1305-78-8
RTECS #:EW3100000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9192

Ingred Name:ZIRCONIUM OXIDE
CAS:1314-23-4
RTECS #:ZH8800000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:MANGANESE OXIDE
CAS:1317-35-7
RTECS #:OP0895000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
OSHA PEL:(C),5 MG/M3(MN)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG MN/M3; 9293

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM OXIDE
CAS:12018-00-7
Fraction by Wt: <1%

Ingred Name:GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC
CAS:7440-44-0
RTECS #:FF5250100
Fraction by Wt: <1%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: COUGHING & SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH. INGESTION/EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: ABRASIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING & SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
    INGESTION/EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: ABRASIONS.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
    AS NEEDED. EYES: WASH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INGESTION/SKIN:
    OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL CLEANUP PROCEDURES. WEAR PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR
    NUISANCE DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL: RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:AS DESIRED
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MATERIAL IS INSOLUBLE IN ALCOHOL & PARTIALLY SOLUBLE IN HYDROGEN
    FLUORIDE.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3704F
Spec Gravity:3.95
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRANULAR BROWN TO BLACK, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:STANDARD LANDFILL METHODS CONSISTENT
    W/APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL LAWS.

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