STERLING ABRASIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY -- ALUMINUM OXIDE  -- 3460-00F012253
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM OXIDE
MSDS Date:11/19/1986
FSC:3460
NIIN:00F012253
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:STERLING ABRASIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY
Address:525 WALL STREET
City:TIFFIN
State:OH
ZIP:44883
Info Phone Num:(419) 447-9321
Emergency Phone Num:(419) 447-9321
CAGE:78574
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:STERLING ABRASIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY
Address:525 WALL STREET
Box:City:TIFFIN
State:OH
ZIP:44883
Phone:(419) 447-9321
CAGE:78574

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE)  (EPA LISTS ONLY FIBROUS
    FORMS)  (SARA III)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:SILICON CARBIDE
CAS:409-21-2
RTECS #:VW0450000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:GLASS/PORCELAIN
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:SULFUR
CAS:7704-34-9
RTECS #:WS4250000
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:PARAFFIN WAX
CAS:8002-74-2
RTECS #:RV0350000
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3 (FUME)
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 (FUME); 9192

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: COUGHING & SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING & SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
    SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MED ASSISTANCE. SKIN:
    WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLEAN WATER.
    OBTAIN MED ASSISTANCE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL CLEAN-UP. NO SPECIAL STEPS NEEDED.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID MECHANICAL DAMAGE. HANDLE &
    STORE IN ACCORDANCE W/WHEELS TO WARM TO ROOM TEMPERATURE BEFORE
    USING.
Other Precautions:NEVER USE WHEELS SUSPECTED OF BEING DROPPED, CRACKED
    & DAMAGED. ALWAYS USE A SAFETY GUARD. NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
    OPERATING SPEED MARKED ON THE WHEEL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE MSHA, NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF > TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL: RECOMMENDED. SPECIAL: DEPENDANT
    ON WORKPLACE.
Protective Gloves:AS DESIRED BY OPERATOR
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:APRON, & HEARING PROTECTION
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, SLIGHT ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDES/BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT/COLD, SUDDEN TEMPERATURE
    CHANGE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DUST ARISING FROM USE SHOULD BE
    CONTROLLED WITHIN TLV'S.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:STANDARD LANDFILL METHODS CONSISTENT W/FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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