Aluminum oxide
- Aluminum trioxide
- Alumina
- alpha-Aluminum oxide
Aluminum oxide | |
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| Formula | Al2O3 |
| Structure | |
| Description | White crystalline solid or powder, very hard, odorless. |
| Uses | Production of aluminum, manufacture of abrasives, refractories, ceramics, electrical insulators, catalyst & catalyst supports, paper, spark plugs, crucibles & laboratory works, adsorbent for gases & water vapors, chromatographic analysis, fluxes, light bulbs, artificial gems, heat resistant fibers, food additive (dispersing agent). |
| Registry Numbers and Inventories. | |
| CAS | 1344-28-1 |
| EC (EINECS/ELINCS) | 215-691-6 |
| EC Safety Phrase | S 22 |
| RTECS | BD1200000 |
| RTECS class | Tumorigen |
| Merck | 12,369 |
| Beilstein/Gmelin | 48822 (G) |
| Swiss Giftliste 1 | G-7734 |
| Canada DSL/NDSL | DSL |
| US TSCA | Listed |
| Austrailia AICS | Listed |
| New Zealand | Listed |
| Japan ENCS (MITI) | Listed |
| Korea ECL | Listed |
| Properties. | |
| Formula | Al2O3 |
| Formula mass | 101.94 |
| Melting point, °C | 2050 |
| Boiling point, °C | 2980 |
| Density | 3.97 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Hazards and Protection. | |
| Storage | Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |
| WHMIS | Insufficient information |
| Handling | Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. |
| Protection | Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. |
| Respirators | Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. |
| Small spills/leaks | Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. |
| Stability | Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions. |
| Incompatibilities | Reacts with chlorine trifluoride or ethylene oxide. |
| Decomposition | None. |
| Fire. | ||||
| Fire fighting | Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. | |||
| Fire potential | Noncombustible material. | |||
| NFPA | Health | 1 | ||
| Flammability | 0 | |||
| Reactivity | 0 | |||
| Health. | |
| Exposure limit(s) | OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) NIOSH REL: See Appendix D |
| Poison_Class | - |
| Exposure effects | Chronic inhalation of fine dusts may cause lung damage. |
| Ingestion | Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. |
| Inhalation | May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause lung damage. |
| Skin | Dust may cause mechanical irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. |
| Eyes | Dust may cause mechanical irritation. |
First aid |
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| Ingestion | If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. |
| Inhalation | Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. |
| Skin | Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. |
| Eyes | Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. |
| Transport. | ||
| USCG CHRIS Code | ALO | |
| HS Code | 2818 10 10 | |