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ALUMINIUM OXIDEICSC: 0351 (February 2000)
alpha-Aluminum oxide
Alumina
Aluminum trioxide
CAS #: 1344-28-1
EC Number: 215-691-6

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Not combustible.        In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.   

 PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness.  Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
 
PACKAGING
 
ALUMINIUM OXIDE ICSC: 0351
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE POWDER. 

Physical dangers
No data. 

Chemical dangers
No data. 

Formula: Al2O3
Molecular mass: 101.9
Boiling point: 3000°C
Melting point: 2054°C
Density: 3.97 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. 

Effects of short-term exposure
Inhalation of high concentrations of dust may cause irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract. 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 1 mg/m3, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen).
MAK: carcinogen category: 2 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
There is a different and hard crystalline form of aluminium oxide which occurs abundantly in nature under the name corundum (CAS 1302-74-5).
Other melting points: 2015°C (corundum).
Occurs also as the minerals: bauxite, bayerite, boehmite, diaspore, gibbsite. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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