BASF F200 1/4″

Revised 2015

4. First-Aid Measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice: Remove contaminated clothing.

If inhaled: Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air. If necessary, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Seek medical attention if necessary.

If on skin: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. Consult a doctor if skin irritation persists.

If in eyes: In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Immediate medical attention required.

If swallowed: No hazards anticipated. If large quantities are ingested, seek medical advice.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms: No significant reaction of the human body to the product known.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed 

Note to physician
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Extinguishing media

Additional information:
 Use extinguishing measures to suit surroundings.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazards during fire-fighting: No particular hazards known.

Advice for fire-fighters

Protective equipment for fire-fighting:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.

Impact Sensitivity:

Remarks: Based on the chemical structure there is no shock-sensitivity

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Use personal protective clothing. Information regarding personal protective measures see, section 8.

Environmental precautions

Prevent spread over a wide area (e.g. by containment or oil barriers). Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Contain contaminated water/firefighting water.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Vacuum up spilled product. Place into suitable container for disposal.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid dust formation in confined areas. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Protection against fire and explosion: Product is not explosive.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Segregate from reducing agents.

Suitable materials for containers: carbon steel (iron), Low density polyethylene (LDPE), High density polyethylene (HDPE)

Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.

Storage stability: Storage temperature: <= 35 °C Keep container dry.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection 

Components with occupational exposure limits

Aluminum oxide               OSHA PEL             PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction ; PEL 15 mg/m3 Total dust

ACGIH TLV           TWA value 1 mg/m3 Respirable fraction

Advice on system design:

Provide local exhaust ventilation to control dust. Provide local exhaust ventilation to maintain recommended P.E.L.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:

Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) particulate respirator. Observe OSHA regulations for respirator use (29 CFR 1910.134). Wear appropriate certified respirator when exposure limits may be exceeded.

Hand protection: Wear chemical resistant protective gloves., Consult with glove manufacturer for testing data.

Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields.

Body protection: Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting boots, chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case of dust).

General safety and hygiene measures: No eating, drinking, smoking or tobacco use at the place of work.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form:          The form is derived from the trade name

Odor:        Odorless

Odor threshold:            Not applicable

Color:    Off-white

pH value:       9.4 – 10.1

Flash point:                            2,050 °C

Flammability:
                Non-Flammable

Lower explosion limit:     Not applicable

Upper explosion limit:     Not applicable

Auto ignition:
                 Not applicable

Vapor pressure:
          Not applicable

Bulk density:                 38.0 – 52 lb/ft3   (68°F)

Vapor density:             Not applicable

Partitioning coefficient n- octanol/water (log Pow): The value has not been determined because the substance is inorganic.

Self-ignition temperature:         Not self-igniting

Thermal decomposition:           No decomposition if used correctly.

Viscosity, dynamic:       Not applicable, the product is a solid

Solubility in water:          Insoluble

Molar mass:                  101.96 g/mol

Evaporation rate:            Not applicable

10. Stability and

Reactivity

No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Corrosion to metals: 
No corrosive effect on metal.

Oxidizing properties: 
Not fire-propagating

Formation of Flammable gases

Remarks:

Chemical stability: The product is chemically stable.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: The product is chemically stable. No hazardous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid: Avoid deposition of dust. Avoid dust formation.

Incompatible materials: water, reducing agents

Hazardous decomposition products: Forms no flammable gases in the presence of water.

Decomposition products:
 Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products known.

Thermal decomposition:
 No decomposition if used correctly.

11. Toxicological information

Primary routes of exposure

Routes of entry for solids and liquids are ingestion and inhalation, but may include eye or skin contact. Routes of entry for gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin contact may be a route of entry for liquefied gases.

Acute Toxicity/Effects

Acute toxicity


Assessment of acute toxicity: Virtually nontoxic after a single skin contact. Virtually nontoxic by inhalation. Virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion.

Oral

Information on: Aluminum oxide

Type of value: LD50

Species: rat

Value: > 10,000 mg/kg (similar to OECD guideline 401)

The data refer to a preparation of the substance.

No mortality was observed. No systemic toxicity.

Inhalation

Information on: Aluminum oxide

Type of value: LC50

Species: rat

Value: > 2.3 mg/l (similar to OECD guideline 403)

Exposure time: 4 h

Tested as dust aerosol.

No mortality was observed.

Irritation / corrosion


Assessment of irritating effects: Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory tract irritation, coughing and breathing difficulties. Contact with the eyes or skin may cause mechanical irritation.

Chronic Toxicity/Effects

Other Information
The product has not been tested. The statements on toxicology have been derived from the properties of the individual components. The product has been assessed on the basis of the components’ available data. To some extent data gaps exist for individual components. According to our present knowledge and experience dangers which are not covered by the current labeling are not to be expected.

Symptoms of Exposure

No significant reaction of the human body to the product known.

12. Ecological Information

Toxicity

Toxicity to fish

Information on: Aluminum oxide
LC50 (96 h) > 218.64 mg/l, Pimephales promelas (Fish test acute, semistatic)
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition. Tested above maximum solubility.

Aquatic invertebrates

Information on: Aluminum oxide
No observed effect concentration (48 h) > 100 mg/l, Daphnia magna (OECD Guideline 202, part 1, static)

Tested above maximum solubility. The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.

Aquatic plants

Information on: Aluminum oxide
No observed effect concentration (72 h) > 100 mg/l (growth rate), Selenastrum capricornutum (OECD Guideline 201, static)
Tested above maximum solubility. The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.

Chronic toxicity to fish

Information on: Aluminum oxide
EC10 (7 d) 0.0938 mg/l, Pimephales promelas (semistatic)

Chronic toxicity to aquatic invertebrates

Information on: Aluminum oxide
No observed effect concentration (21 d) 0.076 mg/l, Daphnia magna (OECD Guideline 211, semistatic)
The statement of the toxic effect relates to the analytically determined concentration. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition.

Persistence and degradability

Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O)

Not applicable for inorganic substances.

Additional information

Other ecotoxicological advice:
The product has not been tested. The statements on ecotoxicology have been derived from the properties of the individual components. The product has been assessed on the basis of the components’ available data. To some extent data gaps exist for individual components. According to our present knowledge and experience dangers which are not covered by the current labeling are not to be expected.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste disposal of substance:

Dispose of in accordance with local authority regulations. Check for possible recycling. Disposal requirements are dependent on the hazard classification and will vary by location and the type of disposal selected. All waste materials should be reviewed to determine the applicable hazards (testing may be necessary).

14. Transport Information

Land transport
USDOT Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Sea transport
IMDG Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Air transport
IATA/ICAO Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

15. Regulatory Information

Federal Regulations

Registration status:

Chemical TSCA, US released / listed

NFPA Hazard codes

Health : 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0 Special:

HMIS III rating

Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Physical hazard:0

Assessment of the hazard classes according to UN GHS criteria (most recent version):

16. Other Information

SDS Prepared by:

BASF NA Product Regulations SDS Prepared on: 6/21/2015

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