SPEX INDUSTRIES INC -- AL57, ALUMINUM OXIDE  -- 6850-00N029567
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AL57, ALUMINUM OXIDE
MSDS Date:11/01/1986
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N029567
MSDS Number: BNDHY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPEX INDUSTRIES INC
Address:3880 PARK AVE
City:EDISON
State:NJ
ZIP:08820
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-549-7144
Emergency Phone Num:201-549-7144
CAGE:07977
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SPEX CERTIPREP INC
Address:203 NORCROSS AVE
Box:City:METUCHEN
State:NJ
ZIP:08840
Country:US
Phone:732-549-7144
CAGE:07977

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM (2:3) OXIDE; (ALPHA-ALUMINA). (EPA LISTS ONLY
    FIBROUS FORMS) (SARA III)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS MATERIAL MAY CAUSE IRRITATION IF
    INHALED, INGESTED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. IT WILL CAUSE
    IRRITATION IF IT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE EYES. IT COULD CAUSE
    LUNG IRRITATION IF TOO MUCH IS INHALED . USE CAREFUL LABORATORY
    TECHNIQUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, THEN FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. WASH CLOTHING THOROUGHLY BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. IF IRRIT ATION CONTINUES, GET MD IMMEDIATELY. INGEST:CALL MD
    IMMEDIATELY .

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

Flash Point:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. AVOID RAISING DUST. WIPE UP
    AND PUT INTO A SEALED CONTAINER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. WASH OFF SPILL
    SITE WITH WATER AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. WEAR PROTECTIVE
    GLASSES, GLOVES & CLO THING. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK OR
    RESP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY ENVIRONMENT. KEEP
    TIGHTLY SEALED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:IRRITANT. AVOID INHALATION, INGESTION AND CONTACT
    WITH EYES AND SKIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK OR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT. EYE WASH STATION. WEAR PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CAREFULLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:5266F,2908C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3762F,2072C
Spec Gravity:3.965
Solubility in Water:COLD:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER WITH NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO DATA FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE FOUND.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL HAZARDOUS OR CHEMICAL WASTE
    DISPOSAL FOR REGULATIONS. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

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