WABASH SUPPLY CO -- ALUMINUM OXIDE  -- 5350-01-323-3928
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM OXIDE
MSDS Date:01/11/1988
FSC:5350
NIIN:01-323-3928
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WABASH SUPPLY CO
Address:1207 HOHFELDER RD
Box:279
City:GLENCOE
State:IL
ZIP:60022-1020
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:312-835-5215
CAGE:24254
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WABASH SUPPLY CO
Address:1207 HOHFELDER RD
Box:City:GLENCOE
State:IL
ZIP:60022-1020
Country:US
CAGE:24254

=============  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: >98.5%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:UNKNOWN  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IN THE FORM OF DUST;COUGHING,SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
    CHRONIC:METAL FUME FEVER,LUNGS DAMAGE POSSIBLE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION:COUGHING,SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
    IRRITATION OF EYES,REDNESS,PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE.

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

First Aid:SKIN & EYES:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH PLENTY O WATER;CALL MEDICAL
    ASSISTANCE. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN
    INGESTION:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE NOTED;USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN TO MFR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEE AND
    CONTAINERIZE AND KEEP FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL & DRY AREA;KEE CONTAINER
    CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED IF THERE IS ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL SKIN AND EYES PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES & SKIN.DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED DATE:29 APRIL 1988.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:5396F/2980C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3762F/2072C
Spec Gravity:3.965
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,WHITE CRYSTALS,BALLS OR POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE NOTED
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE NOTED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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