Dust entry

α-Alumina Al2O3 1344-28-1 BD1200000 N.D.

White, odorless, crystalline powder. Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 101.9 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: 5396°F Skin: N.R. Not available. Sol: Insoluble Eyes: N.R. Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R. IP: NA Remove: N.R. Sp.Gr: 4.0 Change: N.R. VP: 0 mmHg (approx) MLT: 3632°F UEL: NA LEL: NA Incomp

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

Irrit eyes, skin, resp sys Skin: Blot/brush awayTarget organs: Eyes, skin, resp sys Breath: Fresh air

Evidence

NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: α-Alumina Al2O3 1344-28-1 BD1200000 N.D.. Physical description: White, odorless, crystalline powder. Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 101.9 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: 5396°F Skin: N.R. Not available. Sol: Insoluble Eyes: N.R. Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R. IP: NA Remove: N.R. Sp.Gr: 4.0 Change: N.R. VP: 0 mmHg (approx) MLT: 3632°F UEL: NA LEL: NA Incomp

Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards ↗

Controls

follow the applicable NIOSH REL and OSHA PEL
use exposure monitoring
use engineering and work-practice controls
use appropriate respiratory protection