MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET(MSDS) OF BROWN FUSED ALUMINA
1 Brown Fused Alumina
Other Name: Brown Fused Aluminium Oxide
CAS: 1344-28-1
EINECS: 215-691-6 Aluminium Oxide Al2O3
Description Abrasive and refractory synthetic aggregate.
Supplied by: Yichuan Shengyu Abrasives Co.,Limited
2 Typical Composition
Al203 95.5%
Ti02 1.8-2.5%
Fe203 0.18%
Si02 1.7%
3 Hazards Identification: None specified.
4 First Aid Measures:
EYE CONTACT: Sharp particles can cause irritation. Flush with clean
water and seek medical advice if irritation continues.
Use suitable eye protection as required.
SKIN CONTACT: No harmful effects wash with soap and water.
INHALATION: No toxic effects. Classified as nuisance material.
INGESTION: No toxic effects, treat symptomatically and seek
medical advice as necessary.
5 Fire-fighting Measures: No special precautions necessary.
6 Accidental Release Measures:
Clean spillage’s as appropriate.
Use vacuum cleaner for fine aggregate sizes.
7 Handling and Storage:
Handling: Avoid creating unnecessary excess dust during handling.
Storage: No special storage requirements – shelf life indefinite.
8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:
Exposure Control Limits: 10mg/m3 total dust. 5mg/m3respirable dust. Use appropriate dust mask in dusty operations. (avoid creating dust if possible)
Protective Equipment: Wear appropriate eye protection during handling.
9 Physical and Chemical
Properties:
Melting Point: 2050ºC
S.G: 3.6 g/cm3
Flashpoint: Not applicable
Odour: None
Boiling Point: >3000ºC
Solubility: Insoluble
Colour: Brown, dark blue/purple.
Hazardous decomposition Products: None
Hazardous reactions: None
10 Stability and Reaction: Material is stable and inert.
11 Toxicological Information
Classified as non-toxic
TD Lo 90mg/kg (rat.intra-pleural)
12 Ecological Information: No specific effects.
13 Disposal Considerations: No special precautions required – follow local
requirements.
14 Transport Information: No specific requirements
15 Regulatory Information: Current dust exposure limits to be found in latest edition of Health & Safety Executive Guidance Note EH40.
16 Other Information: Aluminium oxide (Brown Fused Alumina)
contains no free silica and is classified as nuisance material.
This information is taken from sources believed to be accurate. Yichuan Shengyu Abrasives Co.,Limited
however, makes no warranty as to the accuracy of the information or suitability of the
recommendations as to your operations and assumes no liability to any user thereof.
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