Product ID:SYNTHETIC GRAPHITE
MSDS Date:10/03/1989
FSC:9620
NIIN:00-233-6712
MSDS Number: BDLHN

THE ASBURY GRAPHITE MILLS, INC

41 MAIN STREET
ASBURY, NJ 08802
US

Emergency Phone: 908-537-2155

Info Phone: 908-537-2155

Preparer: WILFRED M. KENAN

Cage: KO743

THE ASBURY GRAPHITE MILLS, INC

ASBURY, NJ 08802 US

Telephone: 908-537-2155

Cage: KO743

GRAPHITE; (CARBON-SYNTHETIC GRAPHITE)

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: 97-100%

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST

0.01-0.5.

CAS: 60676-86-0

RTECS: VV7328000

Fraction By Weight: SEE ING

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (SILICA, CRYSTALLINE)

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5-1%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

IRON (III) OXIDE

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5-1.5%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3(FE) FUME

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:CASES OF PULMONARY FIBROSIS,
EMPHYSEMA, CORPULMONALE HAVE RESULTED FROM PROLONGED INHALATION OF
DUST. EYE/SKIN:DUST MAY CAUSE MINOR IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ:IARC
MONOGRAPHS, SUPP, VOL 7, PG 341, 1987:GRP 2A. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON
CARCINS, (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:REDNESS OF SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EMPHYSEMA, ASTHMA.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM DUST AREA - FRESH CLEAN AIR. INGEST:DRINK
WATER. EYE:WASH W/WATE FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP &
COLD WATER. IF ABSORBED - WASH W/MILD SOAP & WARM WATER.

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE . GRAPHITE CAN
BE USED TO EXTINGUISH FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM UP - NO SPECIAL TREATMENT REQUIRED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE REQUIRED.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:WHEN OVER 15 MPPCF USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:SUPPLY FRESH MOVING AIR.
Protective Gloves:NORMAL WORK GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NO SPECIAL CLOTHING REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
% VOLAT:0.05-0.1. EXPLAN OF CARCIN:1994:ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.1-2.3
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK, GRAY, BLACK; NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:SUPDAT

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . BURN OR SANITARY LANDFILL.

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