MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: Boiling Chips
Catalog Number: 21403
Other Names: Alundum, Aluminum Oxide, Alpha-Alumina
DOT Hazard Class:
Not Hazardous
MSDS Updated: 9/16/05
Distributed By: Ladd Research
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Williston, VT 05495
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COMPONENTS
CAS
Number Percent Exposure Limits
Aluminum Oxide 1344-28-1 >96%
10 mg/m³ (OSHA PEL)
PHYSICAL AND
CHEMICAL DATA
Appearance and Odor:
Granular, off-white chips, no odor
Boiling Point: Not
Applicable
Melting Point: 1900EC
Vapor Pressure: NA
Specific Gravity:
3.9
Decomposition
Temperature: Not Known
Solubility in Water:
Insoluble
FIRE AND
EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point: Not
Applicable
Explosive Limits:
Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media:
Not Applicable
Special Fire
Fighting Procedures: None
Unusual Fire and
Explosion Hazards: None
HEALTH HAZARD
DATA
Routes of Entry:
Inhalation, Skin, Ingestion
Harmful if inhaled
or swallowed. May cause eye or
skin irritation. Material is irritating to mucous
membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Exposure can cause coughing, chest pains, difficulty breathing and
gastrointestinal disturbances.
EMERGENCY AND
FIRST AID
Inhalation: Remove
to fresh air.
Ingestion: Seek
medical attention
Eye: Wash with large
amounts of water. Seek medical
attention
REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Incompatibilities:
strong acids and bases, chlorine trifluoride, ethylene oxide, halocarbons,
oxygen
difluoride, sodium nitrate, vinyl acetate.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products: Not known
Hazardous
Polymerization: Will not occur
SPILL, DISPOSAL
AND STORAGE INFORMATION
Spill: Sweep up,
place in bag and hold for waste disposal.
Avoid raising dust.
Disposal: Standard
landfill methods consistent with applicable laws
Storage: No special
conditions required
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory:
Approved dust respirator if needed
Ventilation: Local
exhaust may be needed
Gloves: If desired
Eye Protection:
Recommended
SECTION 313
SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION
Not applicable
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