Sodium beta alumina ceramics

Health & Safety Information

Sodium Beta Alumina Ceramic

CAS No. 11138-49-1

PHYSICAL DATA

Description    :      White ceramic
Melting Point:       2000°C
Boiling Point:        no data
Specific Gravity:    3.27
Solubility in water  insoluble
Vapour pressure:   N/A
Vapour density:     N/A

CHEMICAL DATA

Composition Na _1.7 Li _0.3 Al _10.7 O₁₇

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Flash point    N/A
Explosive limits   N/A
Auto-ignition temperature   N/A
Firefighting measures    N/A

HEALTH HAZARD

None. Skin contact is not known to cause problems.

Toxicity data:     No data
Carcinogenicity:  None known
Mutagenicity:   None known
Teratogenicity:   None known
Exposure limits:  None. Ceramic does not emit vapour.

FIRST AID

Eyes:    N/A
Lungs:    N/A
Skin:      Wash with soap and water.
Mouth:    Wash mouth with water.

REACTIVE HAZARDS

Stability:   Absorbs water and carbon dioxide on exposure to air
Reaction with water:    No significant heat evolution
Other known hazards:    None
Avoid contact with: Water no

Acids: no

Bases: no
Oxidisers:  no

Combustibles: no

PROTECTIVE MEASURES as appropriate to quantity handled

Respirator:  Not required
Ventilation:   Not required
Gloves:    Rubber or plastic
Eye protection:   Not required

STORAGE AND HANDLING

Special requirements:   Keep dry. If stored or shipped in sealed containers, do not break the
seal.

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