Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

VIDALIER ACTIVATED ALUMINA, KG-52

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Used as an adsorbent, desiccant and abrasive; used as a filler in paints and varnishes; in
the manufacture of alloys, ceramic materials, electrical insulators and resistors, dental
cements, glass and steel. Also used in the manufacture of artificial gems, in coatings for
metals; used as a catalyst for organic chemistry; used as a polish and in chromatography.

SYNONYMS

"alumina hydrate", Al2-O3.xH2-O

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Irritating to eyes and skin.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  

EYE

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  

SKIN

  This material can cause inflammation of the skin oncontact in some persons.  Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects, however the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Though considered non-harmful, slight irritation may result from  contact because of the abrasive nature of the aluminium oxide particles.  Treat as a nuisance dust particulate.