SIA AMERICA, INC. -- 2903 ALUMINUM OXIDE  -- 5350-00F015557
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2903 ALUMINUM OXIDE
MSDS Date:05/29/1987
FSC:5350
NIIN:00F015557
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIA AMERICA, INC.
Address:16123 ARMOUR STREET NE
City:ALLIANCE
State:OH
ZIP:44601
Info Phone Num:(216) 821-3510
Emergency Phone Num:(216) 821-3510
Preparer's Name:G. L. KITTLESON
CAGE:FO813
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIA AMERICA, INC
Address:16123 ARMOUR STREET NE
City:ALLIANCE
State:OH
ZIP:44601
Phone:(216) 821-3510
CAGE:FO813

=============  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:TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Other REC Limits:NUISANCE PARTICULATE
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:AMORPHOUS FUSED SILICA, SILICON DIOXIDE (SIO2), QUARTZ     
    INTENDED CHANGE (IC), SILICON
CAS:60676-86-0
RTECS #:VV7320000
Other REC Limits:30 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM OXIDE
CAS:1309-48-4
RTECS #:OM3850000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:CRYOLITE, SODIUM ALUMINUM FLUORIDE
CAS:15096-52-3
RTECS #:WA9625000
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/CUM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: DAMAGE & IRRITATION. INHALATION:
    BREATHING DIFFICULTY, NASAL & RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DAMAGE TO
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES, & COUGHING. INGESTION: GASTRIC PAIN, INTERNAL
    BLEEDING, TISSUE DAMAGE, DEATH, O STEOCLOROSIS, & MOTTLING OF TOOTH
    ENAMEL. SKIN: DAMAGE, IRRITATION, & ABRASION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: DAMAGE & IRRITATION. INHALATION:
    BREATHING DIFFICULTY, NASAL & RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DAMAGE TO
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES, & COUGHING. INGESTION: GASTRIC PAIN, INTERNAL
    BLEEDING, TISSUE DAMAGE, DEATH, O STEOCLOROSIS, & MOTTLING OF TOOTH
    ENAMEL. SKIN: DAMAGE, IRRITATION, & ABRASION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PULMONARY, SKIN, OR EYE DISORDERS

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. INGESTION: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2, OR APPROPRIATE MEDIA FOR CLASS A FIRES

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

Spill Release Procedures:ORDINARY PRECAUTIONS FOR DUSTS AND
    PARTICULATES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:OBSERVE ORDINARY PRECAUTIONS FOR DUSTS
    & PARTICULATES. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN WHILE SANDING OR GRINDING.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR AN APPROVED NIOSH RESPIRATOR DURING SANDING
    OR GRINDING IF >TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: TO CONTROL EXPOSURE TO DUST/FUMES.
    MECHANICAL: HOOD CONNECTED TO EXHAUST DUCT/APPROPRIATE DUST
    COLLECTOR.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Work Hygienic Practices:ORDINARY WASHING & CLEANLINESS PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS PRODUCT IS A CHEMICALLY COMBINED INERT MINERAL.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1832F
Appearance and Odor:GRANULAR, WHITE TO LIGHT BROWN, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:VARIOUS FLUORIDE COMPOUNDS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN COMPLIANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE, &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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