Product ID:ACTIVATED CARBON
MSDS Date:10/06/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-726-7944
MSDS Number: BPFZM

Info Phone: 916-527-2664

Cage: 0K886

Cage: 0K886

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POSSIBLE SKIN IRRITATION OF THE DUST
OR CONTACT OF DUST WITH THE SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE NOT
LISTED ON THE IARC, NTP OR OSHA CARCINOGENS LISTS.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALLERGIES

First Aid:IN EVENT OF CONTACT, FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IF
IRRITATION OCCURS, CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. USE CAUTION WHEN
FIGHTING ANY CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS OR LIQUID
OXYGEN MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILL AND DISCARD IN REFUSE CONTAINER
OR BURY IN A LANDFILL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:WET ACTIVATED CARBON PREFERENTIALLY
REMOVES OXYGEN FROM THE AIR CAUSING A SEVERE HAZARD TO WORKERS IN
ENCLOSED OR CONFINED AREAS.
Other Precautions:WEAR GOGGLES IF DUST CAUSES EYE DISCOMFORT. WEAR A
PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTY
CONDITIONS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE IF PROPERLY VENTILATED
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GENERAL) VENTILATION IS ESSENTIAL
Protective Gloves:SHOULD BE USED
Eye Protection:GOGGLES FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVED WORK CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING. VACUUM UP ANY DUST. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.8-2.1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK GRANULES

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS OR LIQUID OXYGEN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE STATED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. SHIP
PRODUCT WASTE TO NORTHWESTERN CARBON FOR REACTIVATION OR BURY IN A
LANDFILL AREA ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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