Aluminum Oxide (Boehmite) Nanowires A10, Research Grade — Safety Data Sheet — Novarials Corporation PAGE 1 SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Aluminum Oxide (Boehmite) Nanowires A10, Research Grade Catalog Number: NovaWire-AlO-10 Formula: AlOOH Diameter: ~ 10 nm Length: ~ 150 nm Supplier: Novarials Corporation 800 W Cummings Park, Suite 4600 Woburn, MA 01801 Telephone: +1 617-276-5642 Fax: +1 781-995-0388 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Not a hazardous substance or mixture. Precautionary statement(s) P261: Avoid breathing dust P280: Wear eye protection P285: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P305+351+338: IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing P302+352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water NFPA Ratings Health Hazard: 0 Fire Hazard: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0 HMIS Ratings Health Hazard: 0 Chronic Health Hazard: * Flammability: 0 Physical Hazard: 0 ___________________________________________________________________________ 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Synonyms: Boehmite Formula: AlOOH PAGE 2 Component Concentration Aluminum Oxide Hydroxide CAS-No. 1318-23-6 EC-No. 215-284-3 Water CAS-No. 7732-18-5 EC-No. 231-791-2 ___________________________________________________________________________ 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General advice Move out of dangerous area. Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and consult a physician. If swallowed Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media Product itself is non-combustible. Use extinguishing measures appropriate to the source of the fire. Special protective equipment for firefighters Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. Hazardous combustion products Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions – aluminum oxide Further information Do not use halocarbon extinguishers. The product itself does not burn. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Wear respiratory protection. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. Environmental precautions Do not let product enter drains. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE PAGE 3 Precautions for safe handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Conditions for safe storage Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator. For higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Hand protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. Eye/Face protection Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Body protection Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Control of environmental exposure Do not let product enter drains. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE Form wet slurry Color white Safety data pH no data available Melting point/freezing point no data available Boiling point no data available Flash point no data available Ignition temperature no data available Auto ignition temperature no data available Lower explosion limit no data available Upper explosion limit no data available Vapour pressure no data available Density no data available Water solubility no data available Partition coefficient: no data available n-octanol/water Relative vapour density no data available Odour no data available Odour Threshold no data available Evaporation rate no data available PAGE 4 ___________________________________________________________________________ 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity no data available Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. Possibility of hazardous reactions no data available Conditions to avoid no data available Materials to avoid Strong acid, Strong bases, Chlorine trifluoride, Ethylene oxide, Halogenated hydrocarbon, Oxygen difluoride, Sodium nitrate, Vinyl compounds Hazardous decomposition products Other decomposition products -no data available ___________________________________________________________________________ 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity no data available Skin corrosion/irritation no data available Serious eye damage/eye irritation no data available Respiratory or skin sensitization no data available Germ cell mutagenicity no data available Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a IARC: probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. Reproductive toxicity no data available Specific target organ toxicity -single exposure (Globally Harmonized System) no data available Specific target organ toxicity -repeated exposure (Globally Harmonized System) no data available Aspiration hazard no data available PAGE 5 Additional Information no data available 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity no data available Persistence and degradability no data available Bioaccumulative potential no data available Mobility in soil no data available PBT and vPvB assessment PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted. Other adverse effects no data available 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT (US), IMDG, IATA Not a dangerous goods. ___________________________________________________________________________ 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION SARA 302 Components Not required. SARA 313 Components Not required. SARA 311/312 Hazards Chronic Health Hazard Massachusetts Right To Know Components Boehmite CAS-No. 1318-23-6 Pennsylvania Right To Know Components Boehmite CAS-No. 1318-23-6 Water CAS-No. 7732-18-5 PAGE 6 New Jersey Right To Know Components Boehmite CAS-No. 1318-23-6 Water CAS-No. 7732-18-5 California Prop. 65 Components This product does not contain any chemical known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm. ___________________________________________________________________________ 16. DISCLAIMER Novarials Corporation believes that the information in this Safety Data Sheet is accurate and represents the best and most current information available to us. Novarials Corporation makes no representations or warranties either express or implied, regarding the suitability of the materials for any purpose or the accuracy if the information contained within this document. Accordingly, Novarials Corporation and its affiliates shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from shipping, handling, storage, use of the above product.