Material Safety Data Sheet
3/16" Activated Alumina Desiccant
Revision date : 2014/06/19
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Version: 6.0
(53732394/SDS_GEN_US/EN)
Incompatible materials
water, reducing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
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.
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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.
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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.