BPSCM - BRUSHES, CARBON

Product Identification

Product ID:BRUSHES, CARBON
MSDS Date:06/01/1990
FSC:3930
NIIN:00F025502
MSDS Number: BPSCM

Responsible Party
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CARBON CORP
200 N TOWN ST
FOSTORIA, OH 44830
US

Emergency Phone: 419-435-8182

Info Phone: 419-435-8182

Cage: NATEL

Contractor
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CARBON CORP
FOSTORIA, OH 44830 US

Telephone: 419-435-8182

Cage: NATEL

Ingredients

CARBON, GRAPHITE

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293


GRAPHITE

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: >95%

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. EYES/SKIN: MECHANICAL IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: BENIGN PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WILL NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GRAPHITE DUST IS NORMALLY NOT EXPLOSIVE
BUT IT MAY WEAKLY CONTRIBUTE IF THE EVENT IS INITIATED BY ANOTHER
EXPLOSIVE DUST OR GAS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:FOLLOW GOOD HOUSKEEPING PROCEDURES.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CLEAN, DRY PLACE. GRAPHITE IS
ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE. DUST ACCUMULATIONS MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL
SHORT CIRCUITS OR OTHER MALFUNCTIONS.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW ELECTRICAL SAFETY & HEALTH PROCEDURES DURING
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF BRUSHES.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: DUST COLLECTION WHEN MACHINING. MECHANICAL
(GENERAL)
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOW GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PHYSICAL DATA: GRAPHITE SUBLIMES AT >3000C.

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE SUPP.
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK BLOCKS OF VARYING SIZES & SHAPES; MOST
W/HARDWARE ATTACHES; NO ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO & CO2

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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