Product ID:FILTRASORB 300 ACTIVATED CARBON
MSDS Date:08/01/1985
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N040359
MSDS Number: BSBJF

Emergency Phone: 412-787-6700

Info Phone: 412-787-6700

Preparer: S. D. CIFRULAK

Cage: 1DA66

Telephone: 412-494-8000

Cage: 86035

CARBON (ACTIVATED CARBON)

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

Fraction By Weight: 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL,RAT): >10 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INGEST: THE PRODUCT IS
NON-TOXIC THROUGH INGESTION. SKIN: NON-TOXIC. THE PRODUCT IS NOT A
PRIMARY IRRITANT. THE PHYSICAL NATURE OF THE PRODUCT MAY PRODUCE
EYE IRRITATION. CHRONIC: THE EFFECTS O F LONG-TERM, LOW-LEVEL
EXPOSURES TO THIS PRODUCT HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED. SAFE HANDLING
OF THIS MATL (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: ON A LONG-TERM BASIS SHOULD EMPHASIZE
THE AVOIDANCE OF ALL EFFECTS FROM REPETITIVE ACUTE EXPOSURE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN:
WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGEST: GET MD IMMED . INHAL: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP).

Extinguishing Media:IF INVOLVED IN FIRE, FLOOD WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS SUCH AS
OZONE, LIQUID OXYGEN, CHLORINE, PERMANGANATE, ETC. MAY RESULT IN
FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP UNUSED CARBON AND DISCARD IN REFUSE
CONTAINER OR REPACKAGE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WET ACTIVATED CARBON REMOVES OXYGEN
FROM AIR CAUSING A SEVERE HAZ TO WORKERS INSIDE CARBON VESSELS AND
ENCLOSED OR CONFINED SPACES.
Other Precautions:BEFORE ENTERING SUCH AN AREA, SAMPLING & WORK PROC
FOR LOW OXYGEN LEVELS SHLD BE TAKEN TO ENSURE AMPLE OXYGEN
AVAILABILITY, OBSERVING ALL LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGS. EXERCISE
CAUTION IN THE STORAGE A ND HANDLING OF ALL CHEM SUBSTANCES.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PARTICULATE FILTER RESP IS
RECOMMENDED IF EXCESSIVE DUST IS GENERATED.
Ventilation:LOCAL/MECHANICAL (GENERAL): RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:ANSI APRV SFTY GLASSES OR GOGG
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spec Gravity:2.3 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK PARTICULATE SOLID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS SUCH AS OZONE, LIQUID OXYGEN, CHLORINE, PERMANGANATE,
ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE GENERATED IN
THE EVENT OF FIRE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF UNUSED CARBON IN REFUSE CONTAINERS.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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