SUNBELT INDUSTRIES -- ALUMINUM OXIDE  -- 6850-00F048550
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM OXIDE
MSDS Date:06/17/1996
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F048550
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SUNBELT INDUSTRIES
Address:7501 NORTH CLASSEN RD
City:OKLAHOMA CITY
State:OK
ZIP:73116-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:405-843-1275
Emergency Phone Num:800-422-0035
CAGE:0GSM9
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SUNBELT INDUSTRIES
Address:7501 NORTH CLASSEN RD
City:OKLAHOMA CITY
State:OK
ZIP:73116-5000
Country:US
Phone:405-843-1275
CAGE:0GSM9

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE, BAUXITE, ALUMINA, DIALUMINUM TRIOXIDE
    *96-2*
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: >94%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TITANIUM OXIDE  (SUSPECTED ANIMAL
    CARCINOGEN, IARC GROUP 3)	*96-2*
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: 2.5-4%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:RED IRON OXIDE/IRON (III) OXIDE/FERRIC OXIDE/YELLOW FERRIC
    OXIDE/YELLOW IRON OXIDE/IRON OXIDE PIGMENT
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Fraction by Wt: <1.5%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM (FE)

Ingred Name:AMORPHOUS SILICA GEL  *96-2*
CAS:7631-86-9
Fraction by Wt: <1%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: SLIGHTLY IRRITATING. EYES:
    SLIGHTLY IRRITATING, MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO OUTER SURFACE. INHALATION:
    MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION/DISEASE. EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE
    INFLAMMATION OF THE LUNGS, PNEU MOCONIOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:GI DISTURBANCES, NAUSEA, DIARRHEA,
    CONSTIPATION, IRRITATION, ABRASIONS, DIFFICULT BREATHING, COUGHING,
    PAINS, FIBROTIC CHANGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS,
    BRONCHIAL HYPER-REACTIVITY & CHRONIC BRONCHIAL/LUNG DISEASE.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH AREA W/SOAP & WATER. DON'T RUB EXCESSIVELY. EYES:
    FLUSH W/WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINS. DON'T RUB. HOLD LID AWAY TO
    INSURE THOROUGH RINSE. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
    CPR/OXYGEN	AS NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTIONIN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-FLAMMABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID METHODS WHICH MAY RESULT IN WATER
    POLLUTION. MATERIAL MAY BE SWEPT INTO SUITABLE CONTAINER, TAKING
    CARE NOT TO RAISE NECESSARY DUST. CAUTION SHOULD BE EXCERISED
    REGARDING PERSONNEL SAFETY & EXPO SURE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:FLAMMABLE & EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS MAY
    BE FORMED WHEN FINELY DIVIDED IRON CONTACTS MOISTURE DURING
    CRUSHING, MILLING/BLASTING OPERATIONS.
Other Precautions:TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION &
    IGNITION OF HYDROGEN GAS DURING THESE OPERATIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSURE LIMITS MAY BE EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH,
    MSHA/OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:REQUIRED TO CONTROL/REDUCE AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS.
Protective Gloves:WORK
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, REGULAR CLEANED WORK CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3722F
Spec Gravity:3.94
Appearance and Odor:GRANULAR BLOCKY,ANGULAR SOLID WHITE/BROWN ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ETHYLENE OXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:THE TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, TREATMENT &
    DISPOSAL OF THIS MATERIAL MUST BE IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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