BRDNN - NATURAL GRAPHITE 1485

  • MSDS: BRDNN
  • Manufacturer: SUPERIOR GRAPHITE
  • Product Name: NATURAL GRAPHITE 1485
  • National Stock Number: 9620-00N034560
Product Identification

Product ID:NATURAL GRAPHITE 1485
MSDS Date:12/31/1990
FSC:9620
NIIN:00N034560
MSDS Number: BRDNN

Responsible Party
SUPERIOR GRAPHITE
120 SOUTH RIVERSIDE
CHICAGO, IL 60606
US

Emergency Phone: 502-885-7186

Info Phone: 312-559-2999

Preparer: PETER ZALESKI

Cage: 06705

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

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

Cage: 06705

Ingredients

GRAPHITE

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293


SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (SILICA AS QUARTZ, MFR CAS

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE/CHRONIC: INHALATION IN EXCESS
MAY RESULT IN IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE (QUARTZ): GROUP 2A
(IARC); ANTICIPATED TO BE A CARCINOGEN (NTP)
Effects of Overexposure:NOT KNOWN OTHER THAN THAT MENTIONED IN HEALTH
HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IRRITATION TO EYES & SKIN.
BREATHING MAY BECOME DIFFICULT BY EXCESS DUST.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. SEEK
MEDICAL HELP. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AREA.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTEN TION IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:GRAPHITE CAUSES SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. CAREFULLY
SWEEP UP MATERIAL & WASH FLOOR W/SOAP & WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:GRAPHITE BEING CONDUCTIVE CAN CAUSE
SHORT CIRCUITS & OTHER ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. KEEP CONTAINER
TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ARE NECESSARY.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH STATION & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:HANDLE CAREFULLY TO PREVENT ANY SPILLS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.25 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK GRAY SOLID.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE & CARBON MONOXIDE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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