BPSCM - BRUSHES, CARBON
- MSDS: BPSCM
- Manufacturer: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CARBON CORP
- Product Name: BRUSHES, CARBON
- National Stock Number: 3930-00F025502
Product Identification
Product ID:BRUSHES, CARBON
MSDS Date:06/01/1990
FSC:3930
NIIN:00F025502
MSDS Number: BPSCM
Responsible Party
FOSTORIA, OH 44830
US
Emergency Phone: 419-435-8182
Info Phone: 419-435-8182
Cage: NATEL
Contractor
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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