Product ID:VELVALITE GA 2, 051285
MSDS Date:07/31/1991
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N058947
MSDS Number: BXGJC

ASHLAND CHEMICAL INC

COLUMBUS, OH 43216
US

Emergency Phone: 800-274-5263

Info Phone: 614-889-3333

Cage: 34897

ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO

2219 COLUMBUS, OH 43216-2219 US

Telephone: 614-790-3333/800-274-5263

Cage: 34897

GRAPHITE

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: 58-62%

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF; Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9495

CLAY (KAOLIN); (ALUMINUM SILICATE)

CAS: 1332-58-7

RTECS: GF1670500

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

ACETIC ACID, VINYL ESTER, POLYMER; (VINYL ACETATE POLYMER)

CAS: 9003-20-7

RTECS: AK0920000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

17.50 @ 68F

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 30-35%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INHAL: BREATHING OF DUST CAN CAUSE
IRRITATION OF NASAL AND RESPIRATORY PASSAGES. EXCESSIVE INHALATION
OF DUST CAN CAUSE PNEUMOCONIOSIS, I NCLUDING FIBROSIS. INGEST: NONE
CURRENTLY KNOWN. SOME GASTROINTESTINAL IRRIT & NAUSEA MAY RESULT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:CHRONIC: PLUMONARY FIBROSIS HAVE RESULTED FROM
PROLONGED INHALATION OF GRAPHITE DUST. OVEREXPOSURE TO THIS
MATERIAL (OR ITS COMPONENTS) HAS BEEN SUGGESTED AS A CAUSE OF THE
FOLLOWING EFFECTS IN HUMANS , LUNG DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN:NO PARTICULAR PROBLEM. CAN BE REMOVED FROM BODY BY SOAP
& H*2O. EYES:FLUSH W/LARGE AMT OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. LIFTING
UPPER & LOWER LIDS OCCASNLY. INGEST:IMMED DRINK TWO GLASSES OF H*2O
& I NDUCE VOMIT BY EITHER GIVING IPECAC SYRUP OR BY PLACING FINGER
AT BACK OF THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCON PERSON.
GET MEDICAL ATTN IMMED. INHAL: REMOVE INDIVIDUAL TO FRESH AIR.

Flash Point:>201F,>94C
Extinguishing Media:REGULAR FOAM OR WATER FOG OR CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVE SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: ABSORB LIQUID ON PAPER,
VERMICULITE, FLOOR ABSORBENT OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL. LARGE
SPILL: SHOVEL MATERIAL INTO CONTAINERS. THOROUGHLY SWEEP AREA OF
SPILL TO CLEAN UP ANY RESIDUAL MAT ERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CNTNRS OF THIS MATL MAY BE HAZ WHEN
EMPTIED. SINCE EMPTIED CNTNRS RETAIN PROD RESIDUES (VAP, LIQUID,
&/OR SOLID), ALL HAZ PREC GIVEN MUST BE OBSERVED.
Other Precautions:THE FREE SILICA CONTENT FOR THIS PRODUCT MAY RANGE
FROM 0-4%.

Respiratory Protection:IF OVEREXPOSURE HAS BEEN DETERMINED/DOCUMENTED,
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST & RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED IN ABSENCE OF
PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. (SEE SAFETY EQUIP SUPPLIER)
ENGINEERING/ADMIN CONTROL S SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE EXPOS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS AND LEGS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE ING 4
Vapor Pres:SEE ING 4
Vapor Density:HVR/AIR
Spec Gravity:> WATER
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:30-35

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC MATERIALS; CARBON
DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE, VARIOUS HYDROCARBONS, ETC.

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL SPILLS: PACKAGE MATERIAL IN PAPER AND
DEPOSIT IN LANDFILL I/A/W LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
LARGE SPILLS: CONTAMINATED ABSORBENT MAY BE DEPOSITED IN A LANDFILL
I/A/W LOCAL, STATE AND F EDERAL REGULATIONS.

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