HS-AS Safety Data Sheet
Revision date : 2022
Section 1: Product and Company Information
| Product Name |
Product Type | SDS Supplier ID | Emergency Phone Number |
Address | Common Use of Product |
| HS-AS | Activated Alumina | Hydrosil International Ltd. | 847-844-0680 | 125 Prairie Lake Rd. East Dundee, IL 60018 |
Filtration |
Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification
2.1 – Classification of the substance or mixture (GHS-US)
| Pictogram | Signal Word | Hazard Statement |
 |
Warning | Eye Irritation 2B H320; Acute Oral Tox 4, H302; Respiratory Irritation H335 |
2.2 – Precautionary statements (GHS-US) :
P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking
P220 – Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials
P221 – Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles
P261 – Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
P271 – Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P304+P340 – IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P312 – Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell
P370+P378 – In case of fire: Use for extinction
P403+P233 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
P405 – Store locked up
P501 – Dispose of contents/container
2.3 – Other Hazards
No additional information available
2.4 – Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US)
No data available
Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
| Name | Product Identifier | Percent By Weight (%) |
| Alumninium Oxide | (CAS No. 1344-28-1) | 90-100 |
Section 4: First-Aid Measures
4.1 – Description of first aid measures
| Inhalation First Aid |
Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, administer CPR or artificial respiration. Seek immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Contact First Aid |
If skin reddening or irritation develops, seek medical attention. |
| Eye Contact First Aid |
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists seek medical attention. |
| Ingestion First Aid |
If the material is swallowed, rinse mouth thoroughly. DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Seek medical attention if large amounts are ingested. |
4.2 – Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Causes eye irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : May be harmful if swallowed.
4.3 – Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No additional information available
Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures
5.1 – Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
5.2 – Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard : None known.
Explosion hazard : None known.
5.3 – Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : Firefighters should wear full protective gear (chemical protective clothing and breathing apparatus).
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
6.1 – Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures : Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.
For non-emergency personnel : No additional information available
For emergency responders : No additional information available
6.2 – Environmental precautions
None.
6.3 – Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For containment : If possible, stop flow of product.
Methods for cleaning up : Shovel or sweep up and put in a closed container for disposal.
6.4 – Reference to other sections
No additional information available
Section 7: Handling and Storage
7.1 – Precautions for safe handling
Avoid generation of dust.
7.2 – Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Protect containers from physical damage. Keep container tightly closed and store in dry, cool, well-ventilated area. Protect material from water and contaminated gases.
7.3 – Specific end use(s)
No additional information available
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
8.1 – Control parameters
US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)
| Material | Type | Value | Form |
| Aluminium Oxide (CAS 1344-28-1) | PEL | 5 mg/m3
15 mg/m3 |
Respirable fraction
Total dust |
US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
| Material | Type | Value | Form |
| Aluminium Oxide (CAS 1344-28-1) | TWA | 1 mg/m3 | Respirable fraction |
8.2 – Exposure controls/Person Protection
Appropriate engineering controls : Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level.Personal protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Hand protection : Use impervious gloves to minimize skin contact.
Eye protection : Safety glasses.
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable working clothes.
Respiratory protection : If airborne concentrations are above the applicable exposure limits, use NIOSH approved respiratory protection.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
9.1 – Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Solid
Appearance : Granules
Color : Orange
Odor : No data available
Odor threshold : No data available
pH : No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : 3632 °F (2000 °C)
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : No data available
Flash point : No data available
Self ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapour pressure : No data available
Relative vapour density at 20 °C : No data available
Relative density : 66 lb/ft3
Solubility : No data available
Log Pow : No data available
Log Kow : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : No data available
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
10.1 – Reactivity
No additional information available.
10.2 – Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 – Possibility of hazardous reactions
None.
10.4 – Conditions to avoid
Avoid incompatible materials.
10.5 – Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizers – Strong Bases – Strong oxidizing agents
10.6 – Hazardous decomposition products
Organic chlorides, amines, hydrogen chloride may be produced.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
11.1 – Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Not classified
| Aluminium Oxide (CAS No. 1344-28-1) | |
| LD50 Oral Rat | >2000 mg/kg |
| LC50 Inhalation Rat | 0.888 (Exposure Time: 4 Hr) |
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Not classified
Aspiration hazard : Not classified
Other: Activated alumina may adsorb certain gases and liquids. While alumina itself is principally inert, it may exhibit properties of the adsorbed material.
Section 12: Ecological Information
12.1 – Toxicity
12.2 – Persistence and degradability
No additional information available
12.3 – Bioaccumulative potential
No additional information available
12.4 – Mobility in soil
No additional information available
12.5 – Other adverse effects
No additional information available
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
13.1 – Waste treatment methods
Waste disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
In accordance with DOT / ADR / RID / ADNR / IMDG / ICAO / IATA
14.1 – UN number
Not applicable
14.2 – UN proper shipping name
Not applicable
Section 15: Regulatory Information
All components of this product are listed, or excluded from listing, on the United States Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA) inventory.
15.1 – US Federal regulations
This product is not known to be a “Hazardous Chemical” as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
– Classification and labelling information included in section 2:
TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D): Not regulated.
CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4): Not listed.
SARA 304 Emergency release notification: Not regulated.
OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050): Not listed.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Hazard categories
15.2 – US State regulations
Review specific state regulations.
Section 16: Other Information
Full text of H-phrases:
| Eye Dam. 1 | Series eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 |
| Eye Irrit. 2A | Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A |
| Skin Corr. 1A | Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A |
| Skin Irrit. 2 | Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 |
| H314 | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation |
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation |
| H335 | May cause respiratory irritation |
NFPA health hazard : 1 – Exposure could cause irritation but only minor residual injury even if no treatment is given.
NFPA fire hazard : 0 – Materials that will not burn
NFPA reactivity : 0 – Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and are not reactive with water
Copyright 2022 Hydrosil International, LTD. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use only. The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product. Hydrosil International LTD. makes no warranty, either expressed or implied, including any warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
