Material Safety Data Sheet
3/16" Activated Alumina Desiccant
Revision date : 2014/06/19
Page 4 of 8
Version: 6.0
(53732394/SDS_GEN_US/EN)
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.
Odour: odourless
Odour threshold:
not applicable
Colour: off-white
pH value:
9.4 - 10.1
Melting point:
2,050 °C
Flash point:
Non-flammable.
Flammability: not
flammable
Lower explosion limit:
not applicable
Upper explosion limit:
not applicable
Autoignition: not
applicable
Vapour pressure:
not applicable
Bulk density:
38.0 - 52 lb/ft3 ( 68 °F)
Vapour density:
not applicable
Partitioning coefficient noctanol/
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
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:
Forms no flammable gases in the presence of water.
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.