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First-aid measures

First aider: ensure self- protection!





In all cases of doubt or if symptoms persist, consult a physician.





- After inhalation: Expose affected person to fresh air. Check breathing. Administer oxygen in the event of respiratory insufficiency. Consult a physician.


- After skin contact: Wash with soap and water. Consult physician if irritation persists.


- After eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with water, in case of ongoing discomfort consult a physician.


- After swallowing: Wash mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Consult physician.


 


 

 

Fire-fighting measures

Fire-fighting measures

Not flammable.

Suitable extinguishing agents: Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding materials.

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: None.

Special hazards caused by the substance, its products of combustion or resulting gases: None.

Protective equipment: Fire fighters should wear approved personal protective equipment for the surrounding fired material.

Accidental release measures

Accidental release measures


Person- related safety precautions:


See protection measures listed in section "Exposure controls/personal protection".


 


Environmental protection measures:





Prevent contamination of soil, water and sewers.


Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff. Avoid creating dusty conditions and prevent wind dispersal. 





 


Measures for cleaning:


Apply dry cleaning. Take material up mechanically. Wear suitable protective equipment and clothing for cleaning. Prevent product from leaking into water channels and sewage system, etc. Put it into suitable containers for disposal. Ventilate the affected area.


 


 


 

 

Handling and storage

HANDLING AND STORAGE


HANDLING


Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ensure good ventilation / local exhaust at the workplace.  Avoid inhalation and skin and eye contact. Wash hands after use. Avoid processing with strong acids or alkalis. Do not eat, drink and smoke in working areas.


STORAGE


Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store dry and well-ventilated.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure controls/personal protection


 


Exposure limits Al2O3 (CAS no. 1344-28-1)


Occupational exposure limits (air):


Germany: 10*/3** mg/m³ (*inhalable dust; ** respirable dust)


Great Britain: 10*/4** mg/m³ (*inhalable dust; ** respirable dust)


United States: OSHA 15 mg/m³ (total dust); 5 mg/m³ TWA (respirable fraction)


 


 


Exposure controls: Ensure good ventilation / local exhaust at the workplace in the case of operations generating dust to comply with specified limit values. Avoid work practises which generate dust. Avoid inhalation and skin and eye contact


 


Personal protective equipment:


Respiratory equipment: Use face mask FFP2 or FFP3.


Use protective goggles and gloves when handling the substance and appropriate work clothes


 


 

 

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity





Mainly contains stable metal oxides. May release flammable gases when contacted with strong acids. May form ammonia and water when contacted with alkalis.





 





Chemical stability








The product is stable and does not cause dangerous reactions provided that it is handled and stored in conformity with applicable standards





 


Conditions to be avoided:  avoid contact with strong acids and alkalis.


 


Materials to be avoided: Strong acids and alkalis.


 


Dangerous decomposition products: Small amounts of ammonia (NH3) and hydrogen (H2).

Disposal considerations

Disposal / Waste (Product): Dispose of wastes and residues in accordance with local waste regulations