MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Preparation/Revision Date: 4/24/03 Distributor: Teledyne Isco, Inc. P.O. Box 82531 Lincoln, NE 68501-2531 Phone Number: (402) 464-0231 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. CST Product Name: Aluminum Oxide Acidic Synonyms: Aluminum Oxide Acidic Formula: AL 2 O 3 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component CAS # EINECS # Wt. % Aluminum Oxide 1344-28-1 215-691-6 100 Exposure Limits: OSHA - PEL: 15mg/m 3 Total Dust 5mg/m 3 Respirable Fraction ACGIH - TLV: 10mg/m 3 (TWA) This product is not a harmful substance. 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May be irritating to skin, eyes and mucus membranes. Prolonged or repeated inhalation may cause damage to respiratory system. Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Respiratory conditions Routes of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion Acute Exposure: Mucous membranes and respiratory system irritant. Chronic Exposure: Affects primarily the lungs, can be harmful. Appearance: White to off-white fine powder. Odor: None 1of 5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES Emergency First Aid: GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IF ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS SHOULD DEVELOP. Skin: Rinse with soap and water. Eyes: Rinse under running water with eyelid wide open for several minutes. Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, trained personnel should begin artificial respiration and give oxygen. Ingestion: If the victim is conscious, rinse mouth with water. There are no further dangers. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flammability: Non-combustible Flash Point (ºF): N/A Flammable Limits, Maximum (% v/v): N/A Flammable Limits, Minimum (% v/v): N/A Hazardous Combustion Products: None Extinguishing Media: Use any suitable for adjacent material. Fire Fighting Procedures: None indicated Fire & Explosion Hazards: None indicated 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spill Response: Use approved respiratory equipment, chemical safety glasses, chemical resistant gloves and appropriate protective clothing. Pick up with a dry or wet cleaning rag or broom. Clean contaminated equipment and floors with water and cleaning rag. Dispose of in retrieval container. Ventilate the spill area. Comply with Federal, State, and local regulations on reporting releases. Refer to Regulatory Information for reportable quantity and other regulatory data. 2 of 5
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Do not inhale dust. Do not get in eyes. Refer to section 8. Storage: Keep away from humidity in a fresh, dry place. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Controls: Mechanical exhaust is required. Safety shower and an emergency eyewash fountain near the handling equipment are required. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyes: Safety glasses with side shields should be worn at all times. Respiratory Protection: Us an approved NIOSH/MSHA dust mask. Gloves: Protective gloves (butyl, natural rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent) should be worn to prevent skin contact which could cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Clothing: Wear long pants and long sleeves with tight fitting wrist to avoid skin contact. Boots: Wear appropriate footwear. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMCIAL PROPERTIES Physical State: Solid, 50-200µm powder Color: White Odor: None ph: 4 Boiling Point (ºC 760 mmhg): 2980 Melting Point (ºC): N/A Freezing Point (ºC): N/A Density (g/ml): 3.97 Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): N/A Vapor Density (Air = 1): N/A Percent Volatile by vol (%): N/A Evaporation Rate (BuAc = 1): N/A Solubility in Water (%): Insoluble 3 of 5
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur. Hazardous Decomposition: N/A Conditions to Avoid: Materials To Avoid: ( ) Water ( ) Acids ( ) Bases ( ) Corrosives ( ) Oxidizers ( ) Other: 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity Data: None established Toxicological Findings: N/A Primary Route(s) of Exposure: Inhalation. Skin contact. Inhalation: Harmful Skin Contact: Irritating Skin Absorption: Irritating Eye Contact: Irritating Ingestion: None Acute Exposure: Mucous membranes and respiratory system irritant. Chronic Exposure: Affects primarily the lungs, can be harmful. Carcinogenicity: None Mutagenicity: None Reproductive Toxicity: N/A Teratogenicity: N/A Corrosive Effects: None 12. ECOLOGY INFORMATION There are no effects to the environment known. 4 of 5
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS EPA Waste Numbers: None Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state, provincial and local regulations. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT Proper Shipping Name: Not-regulated. DOT ID Number: None Product does not require special conditions for transporting. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Product is not harmful. Specific codes are not necessary. Constituent which may be crucial to the hazard is Aluminum Oxide. 16. OTHER INFORMATION NFPA Hazard Ratings: Health : 1 Flammability : 0 Reactivity : 0 Special Hazards: N/A = Not Available The statements contained herein are offered for informational purposes only and are based upon technical data that Teledyne Isco, Inc. believes to be accurate. It is intended for use only by persons having the necessary technical skill and at their own discretion and risk. Since conditions and manner of use are outside our control, we make NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR OTHERWISE. 5 of 5