AGSCO CORP -- ALUMINUM OXIDE  -- 6810-00N058769
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM OXIDE
MSDS Date:01/31/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N058769
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AGSCO CORP
Address:945 CHADDICK DR
City:WHEELING
State:IL
ZIP:60090
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-520-4455
Emergency Phone Num:708-520-4455
CAGE:84083
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AGSCO CORP
Address:160 W. HINTZ ROAD
Box:City:WHEELING
State:IL
ZIP:60090-5755
Country:US
Phone:847-520-4455
CAGE:84083

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE (2:3) (SARA 313); (AL*2O*3)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 95.3%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:TITANIUM OXIDE; (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) (TIO*2)
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: 2.7%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:SILICA GEL; (SILICON DIOXIDE (SIO*2))
CAS:112945-52-5
RTECS #:VV7310000
Fraction by Wt: 1.0%
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHOKING SENSATION AND EYE IRRITATION
    OF WORK AREA IS EXTREMELY DUSTY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE
    WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD .
    SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . INHALATION :REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . WILL NOT BURN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP BY USE OF RECOMMENDED DUSTLESS METHOD
    (VACUUM OR WATER), OR SWEEP UP AVOIDING EXCESSIVE DUSTING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND DUST
    COLLECTION.
Other Precautions:PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.

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

Respiratory Protection:APPROVED NUISANCE DUST RESPIRATOR (NIOSH/MSHA
    5C-21C-132) E.G. 3M #8710.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:VENTED HOODS-FOLLOW OSHA STANDARDS.
    MECHANICAL (GENERAL):DUST COLLECTION AT SOURCE-FANS OR SCRUBBERS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3450F,1899C
Spec Gravity:3.95 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRANULAR, BROWN, LIGHT BROWN, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT APPLICABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . ANY APPROVED SOLID WASTE LANDFILL METHOD.

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