Product ID:FILTRASORB 400 ACTIVATED CARBON
MSDS Date:06/01/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F038120
MSDS Number: BWKQV

Emergency Phone: 412-787-6700

Info Phone: 412-787-6700

Preparer: S L LILLER

Cage: 1DA66

Telephone: 412-787-6700

Cage: 1DA66

CARBON, ACTIVATED CARBON, GRAPHITE

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): >10 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP
& WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:FLOOD W/PLENTY OF WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/STRONG OXIDIZERS SUCH AS OZONE,
LIQUID OXYGEN, CHLORINE, PERMANGANATE, MAY RESULT IN FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP UNUSED CARBON & DISCARD IN REFUSE
CONTAINER/REPACKAGE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CAUTION: WET ACTIVATED CARBON REMOVES
OXYGEN FROM AIR CAUSING A SEVERE HAZARD TO WORKERS INSIDE CARBON
VESSELS & ENCLOSED/CONFINED SPACES. (SEE SUPP)
Other Precautions:EXERCISE CAUTION IN THE STORAGE & HANDLING OF ALL
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH APPROVED PARTICULATE FILTER RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL (GENERAL): RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NOT REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
STORAGE & HANDLING CONT'D: BEFORE ENTERING SUCH AN AREA, SAMPLING &
WORK PROCEDURES FOR LOW OXYGEN LEVELS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ENSURE
AMPLE OXYGEN AVAILABILITY. OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULA TIONS.

Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK PARTICULE SOLID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, OZONE, LIQUID OXYGEN, CHLORINE, PERMANGANATGE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF UNUSED CARBON IN REFUSE CONTAINER.
DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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