WHITTAKER, CLARK & DANIELS INC -- ALUMINA  -- 6810-00N071778
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINA
MSDS Date:06/01/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N071778
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WHITTAKER, CLARK & DANIELS INC
Address:1000 COOLIDGE ST
City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-561-6100
Emergency Phone Num:908-561-6100
CAGE:GO100
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WHITTAKER CLARK AND DANIELS INC
Address:1000 COOLIDGE ST
Box:City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080
Country:US
Phone:908-561-6100/8007320562
CAGE:87775
Company Name:WHITTAKER, CLARK & DANIELS INC
Address:1000 COOLIDGE STREET
City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080
Country:US
Phone:(908) 561-6100
CAGE:GO100

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE; PERCENT WEIGHT: 98.6-99.9
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: <99.9%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SILICATES
Fraction by Wt: <1%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: CAN CAUSE MILD IRRIT-ESP
    WHEN WET. SKIN/INGEST: CAN CAUSE MILD IRRIT. INHAL: CAN CAUSE MILD
    RESP TRACT IRRIT. ALUMINA IS A LOW HLTH RISK BY INHAL & SHOULD BE
    TREATED AS NUISANCE DUST AS S PECIFIED BY ACGIH. THIS PROD MAY
    CONTAIN SILICATES AT <1% BY WT. SILICATES INCLUDE METAL SILICATES,
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: AMORPHOUS & CRYSTALLINE SILICA. NO
    ANALYTICAL METH EXISTS TO DETECT & DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN AMORPHOUS
    & CRYSTALLINE SILICA & OTHER SILICATES AT <1% BY WT. BASED ON
    CHEMISTRY OF BAUXITE-DERIV ED PRODS, CRYSTALLINE SILICA IS NOT
    EXPECTED TO BE PRESENT IN THIS PROD.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE, AND
    SKIN RASHES.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER/SALINE FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.
    CONSULT MD. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. CONSULT
    MD IF IRRIT PERSISTS. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CHECK FOR CLEAR
    AIRWAY, BRTHG  & PRESENCE OF PULSE. GIVE CPR TO PERS W/OUT
    PULSE/RESPS. CONSULT MD. INGEST:DILUTE W/LGE AMTS OF WATER. DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMIT. CONSULT MD IMMED. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO
    CONVULSING/UNCON PERS.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING AGENT APPLICABLE TO SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL/LARGE SPILLS: CLEAN UP USING DRY
    PROCEDURES; AVOID DUSTING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
    AVOID INHALING DUST. KEEP MATERIAL DRY.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR IF OVEREXPOSURE
    POTENTIAL EXISTS.
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO MEET EXPOSURE LIMITS
    LISTED IN INGREDIENTS SECTION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: 9-10 (APPROX) AT 33% SOLIDS IN DEIONIZED WATER.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3727F,2053C
Spec Gravity:3.6-3.9
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, CRYSTALLINE POWDER, GRANULES, OR BALLS; NO
    ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:A RISE IN TEMPERATURE MAY RESULT FROM
    CONTACT WITH WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECT IN CONTAINERS, BAGS, OR COVERED DUMPSTER
    BOXES. IF REUSE OR RECYCLING IS NOT POSSIBLE, MATERIAL MAY BE
    DISPOSED OF AT AN INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL. NOT FEDERALLY REGULATED.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE  WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
    .

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