Product ID:MIL-L-3572A GRADE B
MSDS Date:07/17/1990
FSC:9150
NIIN:00-261-7906
MSDS Number: BXCMZ

Emergency Phone: 313-984-4213/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 313-984-4213

Preparer: JOHN BOUKAMP

Cage: 03432

Telephone: 810-984-4213

Cage: 03432

GRAPHITE, NATURAL

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: 10%

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF; Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9596

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS NOT KNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY &
GI TRACTS. ACUTE- EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN:MAY IRRITATE WITH
PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT. INHALE:HIGH VAPOR/AEROSOL
CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IR RITATION. ORAL:MAY BE
HARMFUL IF INGESTED. CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, REDNESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUCCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE TO
THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:MOVE TO FRESH
AIR. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.
SKIN:WIPE OFF EXCESS & WASH SKIN WITH MILD SOAP & WATER OR
WATERLESS CLEANER. ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:340F,171C
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY OR
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE AIR-SUPPLIED RESCUE EQUIPMENT FOR ENCLOSED
AREAS. COOL HEAT-EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT SORE OR MIX WITH STRONG OXIDANTS.

Spill Release Procedures:PICK-UP SPILL WITH INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL
SUCH AS SAND OR VERMICULITE. SWEEP UP AND TRANSFER TO A CONTAINER
FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. CLEAN AREA WITH MILD DETERGENT AND WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAT, OPEN FLAME AND
STRONG OXIDIZERS. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN. CAUSES BLACK STAIN.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES. MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. PROPERLY DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED LEATHER ARTICLES INCLUDING
SHOES THAT CANNOT BE DECONTAMINATED.

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED. IF MIST IS MADE OR
PRODUCT IS HEATED, USE NIOSH-APPROVED MIST/DUST MASK WITH ORGANIC
VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:NITRILES FOR PROLONGED CONTACT
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/SAFETY GLASSES IF SPLASHING
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:V6
Spec Gravity:0.95
Solubility in Water:IMMISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK LIQUID WITHA PETROLEUM ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:N/A.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF AIRBORNE SOLID,
LIQUID, PARTICULATES & GASES WILL EVOVLE. CARBON MONOXIDE & OTHER
COMPD. MAY FORM.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. KEEP OUT OF STREAMS AND WATERWAYS.

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