BJCGR - CARBON FIBER MATTING 616G11

Product Identification

Product ID:CARBON FIBER MATTING 616G11
MSDS Date:12/01/1987
FSC:6520
NIIN:00F012365
MSDS Number: BJCGR

Responsible Party
OTTO BOCK ORTHOPEDIC IND., INC
3000 XENIUM LANE NORTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55441

Emergency Phone: (800) 328-4058

Info Phone: (800) 328-4058

Cage: 1FE17

Contractor
OTTO BOCK ORTHOPEDIC IND., INC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55441

Telephone: (800) 328-4058

Cage: 1FE17

Ingredients

GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION: BECAUSE
OF ITS LARGE DIAMETER, CARBON FIBER DUST WILL NOT ENTER THE LUNGS
CAUSING CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION: BECAUSE OF ITS
LARGE DIAMETER, CARBON FIBER DUST WILL NOT ENTER THE LUNGS CAUSING
CANCER.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CARBON FIBER DUST CONDUCTS
ELECTRICITY/MAY SHORT OUT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. INCREASE ELECTRICAL
PROTECTION SYSTEMS/PROTECT FROM FIBERS/DUST.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:PLACE IN SEALED PLASTIC BAGS FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DURING MECHANICAL WORK W/WEBBING,
PROTECT FROM THE FIBER DUST. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN.
Other Precautions:PROTECT LIGHT SWITCHES/ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FROM
ENTRY OF FIBER DUST. WASH HANDS AFTER CONTACT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR MASKS FOR AIR
BORNE DUST OR FIBERS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:STANDARD WORK CLOTHING. COVERALLS ARE
RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:STAPLE FIBERS, YARN, MAT; BLACK.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CARBON FIBER MATERIALS SHOULD BE TREATED AS
SPECIAL WASTE. DON'T INCINERATE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL,
STATE, & FEDERAL ORDINANCES.

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