Product ID:ACTIVATED CARBON, ATC
MSDS Date:08/31/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-119-4536
MSDS Number: CBQRD

Emergency Phone: 412-787-6700

Info Phone: 412-787-6700

Preparer: SL LILLER

Cage: 1DA66

Telephone: 412-787-6700

Cage: 1DA66

CARBON

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT): > 10 G/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: THE PHYSICAL NATURE OF
THE PROD MAY PRODUCE EYE IRRIT. INHAL: PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC
THROUGH INHAL. CHRONIC: THE EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM, LOW-LEVEL EXPOS
TO THIS PROD HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED . SAFE HANDLING OF THIS MATL
ON LONG-TERM BASIS SHOULD EMPHASIZE AVOIDANCE OF ALL EFTS FROM
REPETITIVE ACUTE EXPOSURES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) .
INGESTION: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

Extinguishing Media:FLOOD WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & 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:CAUTION! WET ACTIVATED CARBON REMOVES
OXYGEN FROM AIR CAUSING SEV HAZ TO WORKERS INSIDE CARBON VESSELS &
ENCLSD/CONFINED SPACES.
Other Precautions:BEFORE ENTERING SUCH AREA, SAMPLING & WORK PROC FOR
LOW OXYGEN LEVELS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ENSURE AMPLE OXYGEN
AVAILABILITY, OBSERVING ALL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGS.
EXERCISE CAUTION IN STOR & HAND LING OF ALL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH APPROVED PARTICULATE FILTER RESPIRATOR
IS RECOMMENDED IF EXCESSIVE DUST IS GENERATED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION AND MECHANICAL VENTILATION ARE
RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.3
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK PARTICULATE SOLID, PELLET OR POWDER

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 A FIRE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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