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Synonyms: aluminum oxide, alumina, aluminium sesquioxide,
alundum, abramant, Alumite, Conopal, corundum, dispal M, diadur, dotment 324,
dural, exolon XW 60, faserton, jubenon R, ketjen B, lucalox, ludox CL,
martoxin, Poraminar, Microgrit WCA,
Ludox CL and numerous other trade names
Use: adsorbent, refractory material, catalyst, GC analysis component
Molecular formula: Al2O3
CAS No: 1344-28-1
EC No: 215-691-6
Physical data
Appearance: white granules or powder
Melting point: 2030 C
Boiling point: 2977 C
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure: 1 mm Hg at 2158 C
Specific gravity: 4.0
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Shear strength: 330 MPa
Solubility in water: negligible
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, ethylene oxide,
halocarbons, OF2, sodium nitrate, vinyl acetate.
Toxicology
Not hazardous according to Directive 67/548/EEC. 8h TWA typically 10mg m-3.
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IHL-MOUSE TCLO 352 mg m-3
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Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.
Personal protection
Minimize exposure.
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S22 S36 S38.