NORTON CO -- 38 ALUNDUM ALUMINUM OXIDE  -- 9350-00N024186
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:38 ALUNDUM ALUMINUM OXIDE
MSDS Date:02/19/1991
FSC:9350
NIIN:00N024186
MSDS Number: CBBMM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NORTON CO
Address:1 NEW BOND ST
Box:15008
City:WORCHESTER
State:MA
ZIP:01615-0008
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-795-2293
Emergency Phone Num:508-795-2293
Preparer's Name:KEVIN FELLINGER
CAGE:NORTN
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NORTON CO
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:2U972
Company Name:NORTON CO
Address:150 DEY RD
Box:808
City:TROY
State:NY
ZIP:12180
Country:US
Phone:518-266-2200
CAGE:NORTN

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE; (AL*2O*3) (SARA 313)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

=====================  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:ACUTE:INHALATION:MAY CAUSE COUGHING,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH. INGEST:NO KNOWN ADVERSE EFFECTS, BUT INGESTION
    NOT RECOMMENDED. SKIN:NOT ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN; MAY CAUSE
    ABRASIONS. EYE:MAY IRRITATE. CHRONIC :INHALATION:MAY AFFECT
    BREATHING CAPACITY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, AS
    NEEDED. OBTAIN FIRST AID OR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. INGEST:OBTAIN FIRST
    AID OR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, IF NEEDED. SKIN:OBTAIN FIRST AID OR
    MEDICAL A SSISTANCE, IF NEEDED. EYES:WASH W/LARGEAMOUNTS OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. OBTAIN FIRST AID OR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, IF
    NEEDED.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATORS MAY BE REQUIRED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR
    NUISANCE DUST. SEE OSHA 29 CFR 1910.94 (VENTILATION) & CFR
    1910.1000 (AIR CONTAMINANTS).
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:AS NEEDED, NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
    SEE OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:LOCAL &/OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL): RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3763F,2073C
Spec Gravity:3.95
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULAR; NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO AVAILABLE INFORMATION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO AVAILABLE INFORMATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO AVAILABLE INFORMATION.

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

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

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