SAFETY DATA SHEETNYACOL® AL20, AL20DW

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SUPERSEDES: 12/17/2012

Section 1: Identification:
Identification of Substance:
Product Name:
Synonym:
CAS Number:Company Identification:

Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide
NYACOL® AL20 and AL20DW
Colloidal Alumina. Alumina dispersion in water.
24623-77-6
Nyacol Nano Technologies, Incorporated
Megunko Road, P.O. Box 349, Ashland, MA 01721 U.S.A.
508-881-2220
CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week

In Case of Emergency:
E-mail Contact:

info@nyacol.com
www.nyacol.com

Internet:
Recommended Use:
Restrictions on Use:

Ceramics. Textiles. Papermaking.
For industrial use only, not for food, drug or home use.

Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification
HealthEnvironmental

Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 5)
Corrosion/Damage/Irritation Eye (Category2B)

Not a dangerous substancePhysical
Not a dangerous substance

GHS label element including precautionary statements: P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if ingested.
Signal Word / Pictogram: Warning
No pictogram required.
Emergency Overview:
White liquid. No odor. Keep spills out of surface waters.
OSHA Hazards:

Not applicable.

Primary routes of entry:
Target organs:

Inhalation. Absorption.
Skin. Eyes.

Hazard Statement(s): List Out
H320 - Causes eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement(s): List Out
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly afterhandling.
P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water forseveral minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present an easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention.

H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin.

P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Section 3: Composition / Information on Ingredients
Component Name:

CAS Number

Exposure Limits

Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide:

24623-77-6

3

20 - 25

Nitric Acid:

7697-37-2

3

<1

Water
Component Name:
Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide:
Nitric Acid:
Water

7732-18-5
EINECS Number
246-368-8
231-714-2
231-791-2

2 mg/M
5 mg/MNone.
RTECS Number
BD0950000
QU5775000
ZC0110000

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Percent By Weight75 - 79
REACH Number
05-2117294577-26-0000
05-2117294593-32-0000
None.

SAFETY DATA SHEETNYACOL® AL20, AL20DW
Synonyms:

Colloidal Alumina. Alumina dispersion in water.

Impurities:

None known.

Stabilizing Additives:

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None known.

Section 4: First-Aid Measures
Eye Contact:

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Hold eyelids apart while flushing to rinse entire surface of the eyeand lids with water. If irritation persists, get medical attention.

Skin Contact:

In case of contact, wash with soap and water. Remove contaminatedclothing. Wash clothing before reuse.

Inhalation:

Remove person from exposure source. Consult medical professional.

Ingestion:

Give water. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical
professional. Seek medical professional. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person.

Advice to Physicians:
First Aid Facilities:

No recommendations.
Eye wash station.

Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures
Flammability of the product:
Extinguishing Media:
Not Suitable:

Protective Equipment:
Special Hazard Arising from the Chemical:

Material will not burn in a fire. Containers can build pressure if
exposed to heat or fire.
All are acceptable. Cool containers with water spray.
None known.

Wear standard full firefighter turn-out gear (full bunker gear) andrespiratory protection (SCBA).
None known.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions and PPE:

Eye protection and impervious gloves. An approved air-purifying
respirator should be worn if dust or mist is present.

Environmental Precautions:
Method for Cleaning Up:

Water contamination should be avoided.

Spill:

Contain spill or leak with sand, clay or absorbents. Recover liquid forrecycle or disposal. Do not allow spills into sewers or surface waters.
Place absorbents, waste products and contaminated soil intocontainers for disposal.

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions During Handling:

Avoid generating mist or dust during use.

Storage:

Store in cool, dry area. Do not freeze.

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Ingredient(s):Engineering Controls:Hygiene Measures:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):NYACOL® AL20 and AL20DW
Use exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below
exposure limits.
Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working withsubstance.

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Respiratory:

When respiratory protection required or concentrations are unknown,
use an approved air-purifying respirator equipped with dust
cartridge.

Hands:

Wear impervious gloves such as neoprene.

Eyes:

Wear approved safety glasses.

Skin:

Wear clean body-covering clothing; impervious gloves such as
neoprene.
Adverse effects of this material on the environment have not been
evaluated. Proper disposal techniques to isolate and recover material
should be implemented.

Environmental Exposure Controls:

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance (Physical State, Color):

White liquid. AL20 and AL20DW are water-based materials.

Odor:
Vapor Pressure:
Density:None.
2260 kPs (17 mm Hg) at 20° C water.

pH:
Boiling Point:
Freezing Point:
Flashpoint:
Oxidizing Properties:
Solubility(ies):
Specific Gravity:
Volatile by Weight:
Viscosity:
Partition coefficient:
Explosion Limits:
Evaporation Rate:

1200 kg/M3
4100° C (212° F) water
0°C (32° F) water

None.
Not an oxidizer.
Soluble in all proportions.
1.2 (water = 1)
75 - 80<15 cP
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Slow (Butyl Acetate = 1).

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:

NYACOL® AL20 and AL20DW are stable under normal ambient andanticipated storage and handling conditions.

Conditions to Avoid:No recommendation.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hazardous Polymerization:

Oxides of nitrogen.
Will not occur.

Incompatible Materials:

Not available.

Section 11: Toxicological Information
LD50, Rat, Oral:

Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide:>2000 mg/kg
Nitric Acid:>90 mL/kg
Water:
None reported.

Acute Effects:
Skin Contact:Irritant. No published data available. Dry skin has been reported.

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Eye Contact:

Irritant. No published data available. Should be irritating based onpH.

Inhalation:
Ingestion:

Not available.
Not available.

Chronic Effects:

None known.

Target Organ Effects:
Medication Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure:
Carcinogenicity:

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity (aquatic and terrestrial):
Persistence and degradability:
Bioaccumulative potential:
Mobility in Soil:
Acute Aquatic Toxicity:
Chronic Aquatic Toxicity:
Environmental Effects:
Other Adverse Effects:

Acute.

No data available.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material isavailable from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

This information presented only applies to the materials as supplied. The identification based on characteristic(s) orlisting may not apply if the material has been used or otherwise contaminated. It is the responsibility of the waste
generator to determine the toxicity and physical properties of the material generated to determine the property
waste identification and disposal methods in compliance with applicable regulations. Disposal should be inaccordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.
Disposal Considerations:

Evaporate water from sol and dispose of the solids in a landfill.

United States:

Not a RCRA regulated waste.

Section 14: Transport Information
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT):
Proper Shipping Name:
Hazard Class:
UN/NA Number:
Transport Hazard Class(es):Packing Group:
ICAO/IATA:IMO Shipping Name:
IATA Shipping Name:ADR Shipping Name:RID Shipping Name:Labels Required:
Special Precautions:International Maritime Organization (IMDG):NYACOL® AL20 and AL20DW
Not regulated United Nations (UN) Number. Not applicable.
Not applicable, does not meet dangerous goods criteria.
Not applicable, does not meet dangerous goods criteria.
Not applicable, does not meet dangerous goods criteria.
Not applicable, does not meet dangerous goods criteria.
Not applicable, does not meet dangerous goods criteria.
Not applicable, does not meet dangerous goods criteria.
Not applicable, does not meet dangerous goods criteria.
Not applicable, does not meet dangerous goods criteria.
Not applicable.
None.
Not applicable, does not meet dangerous goods criteria.

Section 15: Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations:
EPA TSCA Act:
D.O.T. Regulations:

All ingredients listed.
See Section 14.

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SAFETY DATA SHEETNYACOL® AL20, AL20DW
Delayed Hazard:
Fire Hazard:

None known.
Material will not burn in a fire.

Pressure Hazard:
Reactivity Hazard:

None known.
None known.

SARA 313 Components:

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Does not contain any Section 313 materials above the 1% level.

U.S. State Regulations:
California Proposition 65:
State Right-to-Know Laws:

No ingredients listed.
Section 3 of this SDS lists all components of NYACOL® AL20 andAL20DW.

International Regulations:
Canadian Regulations:

Check with governmental or regional regulations.

Domestic Substance List:
WHMIS:All ingredients listed.
Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide: Not Controlled.
Nitric Acid: Disclose at 1%.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods:
Controlled Products Regulations:Not applicable. NYACOL® AL20 and AL20DW does not meet
dangerous goods criteria.
This SDS contains all the information items specified in Schedule 1,
Column 3 of the Controlled Products Regulations in a 16-heading
format.

International Lists:

Check with governmental or regional regulations.

All ingredients are included:

Australia (AICS). Europe (EINECS). Canada (DSL).

EU Regulations:Classification:
Symbol:Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:

Not harmful.
None.
None.

None.

Section 16: Other Information
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.)704 Hazard Rating:

Health-0, Flammability-0, Reactivity-0, Special-None

HMIS® Hazard Rating:

Health-0, Flammability-0, Reactivity-0, Protective Equipment - E;
Safety Glasses, Gloves, Dust Respirator.

Recommended Use:NYACOL® AL20 and AL20DW is recommended for use in ceramics,
textiles and papermaking. Other uses have not been investigatedand may have other hazards. For industrial use only, not for food,
drug or home use.

Work Alert:

Workers using NYACOL® AL20 and AL20DW should read andunderstand this SDS and be trained in the proper use of this material.

Other Special Considerations:SDS Prepared By:

None known.
Robert J. Nehring
Nyacol Nano Technologies, Incorporated
Telephone: 508-881-2220 U.S.A.
June 12, 2013
October 7, 2010

Revision Date:
Supersedes:

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SAFETY DATA SHEETNYACOL® AL20, AL20DW

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This MSDS has been prepared with data from Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc.’s laboratories, raw material suppliers,and government publications. Information herein is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Suggestions are madewithout warranty or guarantee of results. Before using, the user should determine the suitability of the products forthe intended use, and the user assumes the risk and liability in connection therewith. We do not suggest violationof any existing patents or give permission to practice any patented invention without license.
NYACOL® is a registered trademark of Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc.

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