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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