PCC Aluminum Oxide 90 Basic, pH 9.0 1097 1/1

Material Safety Data Sheet
PCC Aluminum Oxide 90 Basic, pH 9.0
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1 . Product and company identification
Product name : PCC Aluminum Oxide 90 Basic, pH 9.0
Product code : 1097
Supplier : EMD Chemicals Inc.
480 S. Democrat Rd.
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
856-423-6300 Technical Service
Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 5:00 PM
Synonym : Alumina
Material uses : Other non-specified industry: Analytical reagent.
Validation date : 04/14/2009
In case of emergency : 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada)
24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week

2 . Hazards identification
Emergency overview : WARNING!
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: LUNGS, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES.
MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE IF INHALED IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES.
MAY POLYMERIZE VIOLENTLY (HEAT) WITH ETHYLENE OXIDE.
Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Physical state : Solid. [Powder.]
OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Routes of entry : Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential acute health effects
Inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation.
Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin : May cause skin irritation.
Eyes : May cause eye irritation.
Potential chronic health effects
Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes.
Medical conditions aggravated by over-exposure : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product.
See toxicological information (section 11)

3 . Composition/information on ingredients
Name CAS number % by weight
Aluminum Oxide 1344-28-1 100

4 . First aid measures
Eye contact : Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin contact : In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
Inhalation : Move exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion : Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.

5 . Fire-fighting measures
Flammability of the product : No specific fire or explosion hazard.
Extinguishing media
: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Not suitable : None known.
Special exposure hazards : Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Hazardous thermal decomposition products : Decomposition products may include the following materials:
metal oxide/oxides
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
Special remarks on fire hazards : Reacts violently (flames) with chlorine trifluoride.
Special remarks on explosion hazards : Risk of explosion with: nitrates, halogen oxides.

6 . Accidental release measures
Personal precautions : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Avoid breathing dust. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8).
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Methods for cleaning up
Spill : Move containers from spill area. Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labeled waste container. Avoid creating dusty conditions and prevent wind dispersal. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Note: see section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for waste disposal.

7 . Handling and storage
Handling : Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container.
Storage : Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container, protected from direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.

8 . Exposure controls/personal protection
Ingredient Exposure limits
Aluminum Oxide OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989).
TWA: 10 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: Dust
TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: Respirable fraction
NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2008).
TWA: 5 mg/m³, (as Al) 10 hour(s). Form: PYRO POWDERS AND WELDING FUMES
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 15 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: Total dust
TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: Respirable fraction
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Engineering measures : Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapor or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits.
Hygiene measures : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Personal protection
Respiratory : Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.
Hands : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Recommended: nitrile rubber
Eyes : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or dusts. If operating conditions cause high dust concentrations to be produced, use dust goggles. Recommended: safety glasses with side-shields
Skin : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.
Recommended: lab coat
Environmental exposure controls : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

9 . Physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Solid. [Powder.]
Color : White.
Odor : Odorless.
Molecular weight : 101.96 g/mole
Molecular formula : Al2-O3
pH : Not available.
Boiling/condensation point : 2977°C (5390.6°F)
Melting/freezing point : 2050°C (3722°F)
Relative density : 4
Vapor pressure : Not available.
Vapor density : Not available.
Odor threshold : Not available.
Evaporation rate : Not available.
Solubility : Insoluble in the following materials: water

10 . Stability and reactivity
Chemical stability : The product is stable.
Possibility of hazardous reactions : Hazardous reactions or instability may occur under certain conditions of storage or use.
Hazardous polymerization : MAY POLYMERIZE VIOLENTLY (HEAT) WITH ETHYLENE OXIDE.
Conditions to avoid : No specific data.
Materials to avoid : Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials and acids.
MAY POLYMERIZE VIOLENTLY (HEAT) WITH ETHYLENE OXIDE.
Exothermic reaction with: halogen-halogen compounds, ethylene oxide, fluorine, hydrogen halides, vinyl acetate.
Hazardous decomposition products : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.
Conditions of reactivity : Reacts violently (flames) with chlorine trifluoride.
Risk of explosion with: nitrates, halogen oxides.

11 . Toxicological information
Carcinogenicity
Classification
Product/ingredient name ACGIH IARC EPA NIOSH NTP OSHA
Aluminum Oxide A4 - - - - -
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenicity
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity
No known significant effects or critical hazards.

12 . Ecological information
Environmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Other adverse effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

13 . Disposal considerations
The information presented only applies to the material as supplied. The identification based on characteristic(s) or listing may not apply if the material has been used or otherwise contaminated. It is the responsibility of the waste generator to determine the toxicity and physical properties of the material generated to determine the proper waste identification and disposal methods in compliance with applicable regulations. Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.

14 . Transport information
Regulatory information UN number Proper shipping name Classes PG* Label Additional information
DOT Classification - CHEMICALS, N.O.S. - - -
PG* : Packing group

15 . Regulatory information
United States
HCS Classification : Irritating material
Target organ effects
U.S. Federal regulations : United States inventory (TSCA 8b): This material is listed or exempted.
TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act): This product is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Aluminum Oxide
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Aluminum Oxide : Immediate (acute) health hazard
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
DEA List I Chemicals (Precursor Chemicals) : Not listed
DEA List II Chemicals (Essential Chemicals) : Not listed
SARA 313
Product name CAS number Concentration
Form R - Reporting requirements :
Aluminum Oxide 1344-28-1 100
Supplier notification :
Aluminum Oxide 1344-28-1 100
SARA 313 notifications must not be detached from the MSDS and any copying and redistribution of the MSDS shall include copying and redistribution of the notice attached to copies of the MSDS subsequently redistributed.
Massachusetts Substances : This material is listed.
New Jersey Hazardous Substances : This material is listed.
Pennsylvania RTK Hazardous Substances : This material is listed.
Canada
WHMIS (Canada) : Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Canadian lists : CEPA Toxic substances: This material is not listed.
Canadian ARET: This material is not listed.
Canadian NPRI: This material is listed.
Alberta Designated Substances: This material is not listed.
Ontario Designated Substances: This material is not listed.
Quebec Designated Substances: This material is not listed.
CEPA DSL / CEPA NDSL : This material is listed or exempted.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
EU regulations
Risk phrases : This product is not classified according to EU legislation.
International regulations
International lists : Australia inventory (AICS): This material is listed or exempted.
China inventory (IECSC): This material is listed or exempted.
Japan inventory (ENCS): This material is listed or exempted.
Japan inventory (ISHL): Not determined.
Korea inventory (KECI): This material is listed or exempted.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC): This material is listed or exempted.
Philippines inventory (PICCS): This material is listed or exempted.

16 . Other information
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) :
Health
NFPA 0 0 0 Flammability Special Instability
Notice to reader
The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that EMD Chemicals Inc. believes to be reliable, are offered for information purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary and emergency handling of the material by a properly trained person having the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment. EMD CHEMICALS INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS.