Union Engineering A/S

Snaremosevej 27
7000 Fredericia

Puriblend #1 & 6 Denmark

T: +45 76 20 77 00
F: +45 76 20 78 00
Safety Data Sheet union@union.dk
union.dk

Version 3
May 3rd 2018

Section 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Product name: Puriblend #1 & 6
REACH registered name: Aluminium oxide
REACH registered number: 01-2119529248-35-xxxx
CAS number: 1344-28-1
EC number: 931-328-0

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses: Adsorbent.
Uses advised against: Not applicable.
Reason why uses advised
Not applicable.
against:

1.3 Supplier of safety data sheet

Union Engineering a/s
Snaremosevej 27
Supplier:
DK-7000 Fredericia
Denmark
Telephone: +45 7620 7700
Fax: +45 7620 7800
Email: union@union.dk
Web: www.union.dk

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Please contact: +45 82 12 12 12, National Chemicals Information Service, Denmark
Opening hours: 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year

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 Section 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to
The product is not classified under the CLP regulation.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation
Not applicable.
(EC) No 1272/2008:
Hazard pictograms Not applicable.
Signal word Not applicable.
Hazard statements Not applicable.
Precautionary
Not applicable.
statements:
Supplemental Hazard
Not applicable.
information (EU)

2.3 Other hazards

PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
Other hazards: Generates heat in contact with water.

Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Substance name: Aluminium oxide
CAS No.: 1344-28-1
EC No.: 215-691-6

Section 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General information: Take affected persons into the open air.
Remove casualty from exposure and supply fresh air. Consult a doctor in case of
Following inhalation:
symptoms.
Following skin contact: Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.
Following eye contact: Rinse opened eye with running water for several minutes.
Following swallowing: Wash out mouth and then drink plenty of water.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Following inhalation: None known
Following skin contact: None known
Following eye contact: None known
Following swallowing: None known

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 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Not applicable.

Section 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Water spray jet.
Suitable extinguishing agents: Foam
Dry chemical powder
Carbon dioxide
Unsuitable extinguishing agents: Not applicable

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazardous combustion products: Not applicable

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.

5.4 Additional information

Product doesn’t burn.

Section 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid causing dust.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Refer to section 8 for further details

6.2 Environmental precautions

Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Transfer mechanically to a suitable container.
Wash the contaminated area with large amounts of water.

6.4 Reference to other sections

Personal protection equipment: see section 8.

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 Section 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Protective measures:
Measures to prevent fire:
Avoid direct contact.
Avoid dust formation.
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Not applicable

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions Store in cool, dry and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight.
Storage packaging Store only in original tightly sealed container.
TRGS storage class 10-13

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Recommendations: Seek technical instructions for usage from Union Engineering

Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
Workplace exposure limits:
Derived no-effect limits:
LTEL, inhalable dust: 10 mg/m3
LTEL, respirable dust: 4 mg/m3
No data available.

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls: Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Eye and face protection: Safety glasses or safety googles.
Skin protection: Protective clothing and gloves.
Respiratory protection: Particulate breathing protection should be used if excessive dust cannot be avoided.
Thermal hazards: No specific measures.
Environmental exposure controls: No specific measures.

Section 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
(a) Appearance:
Form: Solid
Colour: White
(b) Odour: Odourless
(c) Odour threshold Does not apply
(d) pH-value at 20 °C: 9-11
(e) Melting point/freezing point 2050 °C
(f) Initial boiling point and boiling
Not applicable/determined
range
(g) Flashpoint Not applicable/determined

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 (h) Evaporation rate
(i) Flammability (solid, gas)
(j) Upper/lower flammability or
explosive limits
(k) Vapour pressure
(l) Vapour density
(m) Relative density
(n) Solubility(ies)
(o) Partition coefficient: n-
octanol/water
(p) Auto-ignition temperature
Not applicable/determined
Not applicable/determined
Not applicable/determined
Not applicable/determined
Not applicable/determined
600-700 kg/m³
Insoluble
Not applicable/determined
Not applicable/determined

(q) Decomposition temperature Not applicable/determined

(r) Viscosity Not applicable/determined

(s) Explosive properties Not applicable/determined
(t) Oxidising properties Not applicable/determined

9.2 Other information

No additional information relevant to safe use of the substance

Section 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No further relevant information available.

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

No risk of hazardous reactions in the form supplied.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Excessive formation of dust.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Strong reducing chemicals.
Water

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

None known.

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 Section 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:

7440-44-0 carbon
(a) acute toxicity: Oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg (rat)
Inhalative LC50/4h >2.3 mg/l (rat)

(b) skin corrosion/irritation: Not applicable

(c) serious eye damage/irritation: Not applicable
(d) respiratory or skin
Not applicable
sensitization:
(e) germ cell mutagenicity: Not applicable
(f) carcinogenicity: Not applicable
(g) reproductive toxicity: Suggested fertility impairing effect
(h) STOT-single exposure: Not applicable
(i) STOT-repeated exposure: Not applicable
(j) aspiration hazard: Not applicable

Section 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
No further relevant information available.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Not biological degradable

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulation is not expected

12.4 Mobility in soil

Insoluble in water.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable
vPvB: Not applicable

12.6 Other adverse effects

Negligible ecotoxicity.

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 Section 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Recommendation: Disposal always according to local and national official regulations.
Product disposal: According to local and national official regulations.
Packaging disposal: As normal industrial waste.

Section 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
No classification required

14.2 UN proper shipping name

No classification required

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

No classification required

14.4 Packing group

No classification required

14.5 Environmental hazards

Not applicable

14.6 Special precautions for user

Not applicable

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
No classification required

Section 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Not applicable

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

For this substance a chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.

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 Section 16: Other information
16.1 Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms:
Training advice:
Additional information:
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CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
DNEL: Derived No-Effect Level (REACH)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
EC(EINECS): European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
TRGS: Technische Regeln für Gefahrstoffe
LTEL: Long Term Exposure Limit
REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
CLP: Classification, Labelling and Packaging
STOT: Specific Target Organ Toxicity
Substance should only be handled by trained operators
The above information describes exclusively the safety requirements of the product and is
based on our present-day knowledge. The information is intended to give you advice
about the safe handling of the product named in this safety data sheet, for storage,
processing, transport and disposal. The information cannot be transferred to other
products. In the case of mixing the product with other products or in the case of
processing, the information on this safety data sheet is not necessarily valid for the new
made-up material.