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| Emery | CAS 1302-74-5 (corundum) | ||
| Al2O3 | RTECS GN0231000 (corundum) | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Aluminum oxide, Aluminum trioxide, Corundum, Impure corundum, Natural aluminum oxide [Note: Emery is an impure variety of Al2O3 which may contain small impurities of iron, magnesium & silica Corundum is natural Al2O |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: See Appendix D | ||
| OSHA PEL†: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Odorless, white, crystalline powder. |
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See alpha-Alumina for physical & chemical properties. |
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Measurement Method Filter; none; Gravimetric; IV [Particulates NOR: #0500 (total), #0600 (respirable)] See: NMAM INDEX |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: N.R. Eyes: N.R. Wash skin: N.R. Remove: N.R. Change: N.R. |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Breathing: Fresh air Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
| Respirator Recommendations To be added later | |
| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |