Product ID:CARBON, ACTIVATED, POWDER
MSDS Date:05/16/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6575
MSDS Number: BPPKY

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO870

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV/TWA: 10 MG/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM DAMAGE. EYE CONTACT: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT, EXCESSIVE INHALATION IS IRRITATING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIES.

First Aid:INGESTION-IF SWALLOWED & THE PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY
GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION-IF A
PERSON BREATHES IN LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE THE EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH
AIR . SKIN-IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF
SOAP & WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. EYE-IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT,
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEE
PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:CC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:449C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR
ORDINARY FOAM. USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT & SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. MOVE CONTAINER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
FIRE OR EXPLOSION. DUST MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF
IGNITION SOURCES, NO FLARES, SMOKING OR FLAMES IN AREA. WITH CLEAN
SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER;
REMOVE FROM AREA. FLU SH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, OR
FLAMES.
Other Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE: RED (FLAMMABLE)

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A DUST
RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED CAPACITY OF
RESPIRATOR, A SELF-CONTAINED BREATH ING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVE ARE RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:HAVE EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
COMBUSTIBLE. HARMFUL IF INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION. KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME. AVOID BREATHING DUST. KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINER. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IN CASE OF FIRE, SOAK WIT
H WATER. IN CASE OF SPILL, SWEEP UP ANDREMOVE. FLUSH SPILL AREA
WITH WATER.

HCC:F8
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:6332F,3500C
Vapor Density:0.4
Spec Gravity:2.30
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK POWDER, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION, DUSTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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