ACTIVATED ALUMINA BALLS MSDS

CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name : Activated Alumina
Other Designations : Aluminium alumina, Alumina,Alpha Alumina.

MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER
Desicca Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

Factory : Bhivandi, Wada Road, Taluka : Bhivandi,
District – Thane.

Office : 716, Damji Shamji Business Galleria,
Near Toyo House, LBS Road, Kanjurmarg (w),
Mumbai – 400 078. INDIA
Tel : +91-22-2577 4412 / 2579 8935 / 2579 1232 / 2579 5155
E-mail :  sales@desiccachemicals.com

Eyes             :      Can cause severe eye irritation
Ski                :      Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause irritation.
Inhalation      :      Irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract.
Ingestion       :      Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach.

Chemical ingredient and possible hazards :
Activated Alumina is a low health risk by inhalation and should be treated as nuisance dust.

HAZARDS DESCRIPTION
Irritant

Medical conditions aggravated by exposure to the product
Asthama, Chronic lung disease and skin rashes.
Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

FIRST AID MEASURES

General Information
No special measures required.

After inhalation
Remove to fresh air.
Check for clear airway, breathing and presence of pulse.
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation for persons without pulse or respiration.
Consult a physician.

After skin contact
Wash with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.
Consult a physician immediately if irritation persists.

After eye contact
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for atleast 15 minutes.
Consult a physician immediately.

After swallowing
Do not induce vomiting.
Never give anything by mouth to a convulsing or unconscious person.
If swallowed, dilute by drinking large amounts of water. Consult a physician immediately.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing agents
Use fire fighting methods & materials that are appropriate for surrounding fire.

Protective equipment
Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
Wear fully protective suit.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Person-related safety precautions
Wear protective equipment
Keep unprotected persons away.
Avoid formation of dust.

Measures for environmental protection
No special measures required.

Measures for cleaning / collecting
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Clean up using dry procedures : avoid dusting.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Information for safe handling.
Ensure good ventilation / exhaust at the workplace.
Prevent formation of dust.
Provide suction extractors if dust is formed.

Information about protection against explosions and fires.
No special measures required.

Storage

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles.
Keep material dry.

Information about storage in one common storage facility.
Not required.

Further information about storage conditions.
Keep receptacle tightly sealed.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form                            :  Balls
Colour                          :  White
Odor                            :  Odorless

Change in conditions
Melting point / Melting range : 2038° C
Boiling point / Boiling range : Undetermined
Flash point : Not Applicable
Auto igniting : Product is not self igniting.

Danger of explosion :
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Bulk Density : 800 kg/m3
PH value (60 gm/lit)at 30° C : 8 -10
Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Insoluble
Organic Solvents : 0.0%

Stability and Reactivity

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided :
No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Dangerous reactions :
Heating occurs when water is added.

Dangerous products of decompositions :
No dangerous decomposition products known.