Aluminium Oxide

Independent reference data for Aluminium Oxide (CAS 1344-28-1), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used to produce aluminum; Also used as an abrasive, catalyst, absorbent (petroleum industry), filler for coatings, food additive; Also used in ceramics, glass, refractories, electrical insulators and resistors, fluxes, dental cements, and chromatographic applications; [CHEMINFO] alpha-Alumina is the main component of technical grade alumina. Corundum is natural Al2O3. Emery is an impure crystalline variety of Al2O3. [NIOSH]Aluminum Producing [Category: Industry]

Synonyms and trade names

ALUMINUM OXIDE; 1344-28-1; Aluminium oxide; Aloxite; gamma-Alumina; Aluminum trioxide; Dialuminum trioxide; Abramant; Abramax; Abrasit; Almite; Alundum; Saffie; delta alumina; Aluminum lake; Theta alumina

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Regulatory Status of Color Additives: Drugs FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS FDA Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Noti: FCS Aluminum oxide (CAS Reg. No. 1344-28-1) As a component of inorganic pigments in combination with other authorized, inorganic substances wherethe FCS w
GHS notification summary	92.8% (2917 / 3142)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	92.8% (2917 / 3142)
Reported hazard statements	H335 (100%), H372

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 92.8% (2917 of 3142) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 2917 of 3142 companies (only 7.2% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

Activated alumina · CAS 1344-28-1 · Al2O3. UNII LMI26O6933. Boiling Point: 5396 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024); Boiling Point: 2977 °C; Boiling Point: 3000 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.