Product ID:CHARCOAL, WOOD AND ANIMAL BONE, POWDER
MSDS Date:02/02/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKDCR

Emergency Phone: 800-227-1150

Info Phone: 800-227-1150

Cage: 59896

Telephone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

CHARCOAL

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 = 440 MG/KG (RAT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: NASAL AND RESPIRATORY
PASSAGES. EYES-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
INGESTION-MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALATION-MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INHALATION OIF DUST MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION OF NASAL AND RESPIRATORY PASSAGES. CONTACT WITH SKIN AND
EYES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, RAISING & LOWERING
EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: THOROUGHLY
WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
LAUNDER CO NTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE RESUE. GET MEDICALATTENTION
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS,
GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON
CONTROL CENTER . NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING
IS DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS
STOPPED. KEEP PERSON WARM, QUIET, & GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE OR APPROPRIATE
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST PARTICLES CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE
WITH AIR. DANGER DUE TO SPONTANEOUS HEATING WHEN WET OR TIGHTLY
PACKED.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CREATING DUST. SWEEP
OR SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED AND AWAY FROM
HEAT, FLAMES, AND OXIDIZERS. AVOID WETTING AND SUBSEQUENT DRYING IN
STORAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NIOSH APPROVED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN IF
PELS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN AT
ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
P/N: 85-3750; 85-3780

HCC:R1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=3500.C, ######F
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK, ODORLESS, AMORPHOUS POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID DUSTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
WASTE DISPOSER(TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: IVN-MUS LD50: 440 MG/KG.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: D001.

Transport Information:DESCRIPTION: CHARCOAL, 4.2, NA1361, III.

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
REPORTING: ACUTE.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.