Product ID:V-CAC,GMS-70:ACTIVATED CARBON
MSDS Date:04/01/1998
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-548-3884
MSDS Number: BFDVH

Emergency Phone: 213-775-6678/436-1962

Info Phone: 213-775-6678/436-1962

Cage: 2Z246

Telephone: 562-531-7070

Cage: 0AWT8

ACTIVATED CARBON (NON HAZARDOUS,COCONUT SHELL)

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE STATED BY MANUFACTURER.
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY TRACT.
TEMPORARY DRYNESS TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES CAUSING COUGHING AND MINOR
NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE STATED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:TEMPORARY DRYNESS TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES CAUSING
COUGHING AND MINOR NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE STATED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:WASH MOUTH WITH WATER. NO OTHER TREATMENT REQUIRED. USE
PROTECTIVE RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT TO AVOID INHALING CARBON DUST.

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:=600.C, 1112.F
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA FOR CLASS A FIRES. FOAM, MULTI-PURPOSE
DRY CHEMICAL AND WATER TYPE EXTINGUISHERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PROVIDE FOR THE HANDLING OF DRY FLOWING
SOLIDS IN GROUNDED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF STATIC ELECTRIC
CHARGE ESPECIALLY WHEN EXPLOSIVE DUST OR VAPOR MIXTURES MAY EXIST
IN CONFINED AREAS. ALSO PRO VIDE FOR PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
FOLLOWING THE PRINCIPLES SET FORTH IN THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION

Spill Release Procedures:SPILLS CAN CREATE NUISANCE DUST AND
HOUSEKEEPING PROBLEMS. VACUUMING IS BEST CLEAN UP PROCEDURE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE STATED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PACKAGED ACTIVATED CARBON IS NOT
RESISTANT TO WEATHER OR OUTSIDE STORAGE AND REQUIRES INDOOR TYPE I
AND TYPE II STORAGE FACILITIES.
Other Precautions:CHECK OXYGEN CONTENT OF ATMOSPHERE OF ANY VESSEL
CONTAINING ACTIVATED CARBON BEFORE ALLOWING ENTRY OF PERSONNEL.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY CLASSIFICATION TABLE G-2 PART
1910-93 (OSHA) RULES & REGULATIONS.
Ventilation:VACUUM TO CONTROL DUST.
Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:FOR AIRBORNE DUST.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORK DURING
HANDLING TO PROTECT AGAINST AIRBORNE DUST.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE STATED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE STATED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:=2315.6C, 4200.F
Spec Gravity:1.8 TO 2.1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,BLACK GRANULAR SOLID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:ACTIVATED CARBON IS CHEMICALLY INERT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:WET OR DRY ACTIVATED CARBON IS BEST DISPOSED OF
BY LAND-FILL.

Toxicological Information:NONE STATED BY MANUFACTURER.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NONE STATED BY MANUFACTURER.

Transport Information:PROPER SHIPPING NAME: STEAM ACTIVATED CARBON,
GRANULAR, NON-REGULATED OR CARBON, ACTIVATED, GRANULAR,
NON-REGULATED. DOT CLASSIFICATION: NMFC 40560. EMERGENCY ACCIDENT
PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES: CONT ACT- CALIFORNIA CARBON CO, INC.
PHONE:(562) 436-1962 OR (213) 775-6678. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN
TRANSPORTATION: N/A.

SARA Title III Information:NONE STATED BY MANUFACTURER.
Federal Regulatory Information:NONE STATED BY MANUFACTURER.
State Regulatory Information:NONE STATED BY MANUFACTURER.