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Alumina Oxide: Al2O3
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hazard description- harmful by inhalation physical properties- whitish odorless powder acute effects- irritant to skin, mucous membranes, & eyes symptoms of overexposure- gastric or intestinal disorders, coughing, breathing difficulty chronic inhalation of dust may cause lung disease experimental effects- tumorigenic effects observed in tests with lab animals not classified as a human carcinogen alumina may be implicated in Alzheimer's diease sources- clays, alumina hydrate (kiln wash) |
