BPQRM - NATURAL GRAPHITE

Product Identification

Product ID:NATURAL GRAPHITE
MSDS Date:05/05/1992
FSC:9620
NIIN:00-244-6485
MSDS Number: BPQRM

Responsible Party
SUPERIOR GRAPHITE COMPANY
120 S. RIVERSIDE PLAZA
CHICAGO, IL 60606
US

Emergency Phone: 502-885-7186 312-349-7692

Info Phone: 312-559-2999

Preparer: GEORGE RUSSELL

Cage: 06705

Contractor
SUPERIOR GRAPHITE CO.
CHICAGO, IL 60606-3913 US

Telephone: 312-559-2999/502-885-7186

Cage: 06705

Ingredients

GRAPHITE, NATURAL

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: 90-98%

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293


SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 2-10%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF DUST MAY RESULT IN
IRRITATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES. LONG TERM INHALATION MEY
RESULT IN SILICOSIS OR PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:QUARTZ IS LISTED BY IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:NOT KNOWN OTHER THAN THAT MENTIONED IN THE
HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO MEDICAL CONTDITIONS ARE KNOWN TO
BE AGGRAVATED BY THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid

First Aid:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS OR
BREATHING BECOMEDS DIFFICULT.EYE:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
MIN. SKIN:WASH EXPOSED SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER. LAUNDER SEVERELY
CONTAMINATED CLOTHI NG BEFORE REUSE. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:NONE, WILL NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPRARATUS TO FIGHT FIRE IN CONFINED AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:GRAPHITE CAUSES SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. CAREFULLY
SWEEP UP MATERIAL AND WASH FLOOOR WITH SOAP & WATER. RECYCLE OR
CONYTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:GRAPHITE, BEING CONDUYCTIVE, CAN CAUSE
SHORT CIRD=CUITS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. KEEP CONTAINERS
CLOSED AND CAREFULLY AVOID SPILLS.
Other Precautions:NONE

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED MASK FOR PROTEDCTION AGAINST
DUST PARTICLES.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY EXCEPT TO STAY BELOW EXPOSURE LEVELS AND TO
KEEP DOWN DUST.
Protective Gloves:COTTON
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES, OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER, SHOULD
BE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROPUGHLY WITH SOAP & WATER AFTER
HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Spec Gravity:POWDER
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK GREY SOLID, NO ODOR
Corrosion Rate:UNKNOWNN

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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