ACTIVATED ALUMINA (GRADES A, D & P)
Material Safety Data Sheet Date Prepared: Oct/22/97 - Supersedes Date: Feb/06/95
Annex A
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (Continued)
B. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: (Continued)
Acute Skin:
Non-irritating. Skin absorption not likely
Acute Inhalation:
Low acute inhalation toxicity. May cause lung irritation, shortness of breath, chest pain.
Acute Ingestion:
Low acute oral toxicity. May cause constipation.
Chronic Effects:
This product does not contain any ingredient designated by IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA as
probable or suspected human carcinogens.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID MEASURES FOR ACCIDENTAL:
Eye Exposure:
Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention if irritation develops or persists or if visual changes occur.
Skin Exposure:
In case of contact, wash with plenty of soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops
or persists.
Inhalation:
If respiratory irritation or distress occurs remove victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if
respiratory irritation or distress continues.
Ingestion:
No harmful affects expected. If appreciable quantities are swallowed, call a physician or poison
control centre. Do not leave victim unattended.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS POSSIBLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
Inhalation of product may aggravate existing chronic respiratory problems such as asthma,
emphysema or bronchitis. Skin contact may aggravate existing skin disease.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of
distress in the patient. Consideration should be given to the possibility that overexposure to
materials other than this product may have occurred.
Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote available.
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