FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- CARBON, DECOLORIZING -- 6810-00F032010
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:CARBON, DECOLORIZING MSDS Date:04/20/1988 FSC:6810 NIIN:00F032010 === Responsible Party === Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV Address:1 REAGENT LN City:FAIR LAWN State:NJ ZIP:07410-2802 Country:US Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523 Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523 Preparer's Name:GASTON L PILLORI CAGE:1B464 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV Address:1 REAGENT LANE Box:City:FAIRLAWN State:NJ ZIP:07410-2802 Country:US Phone:201-796-7100 CAGE:1B464 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:CARBON, GRAPHITE CAS:7440-44-0 RTECS #:FF5250100 Fraction by Wt: 100% OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF THE NOSE & RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN & EYES: IRRITATION. CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO DUSTY ENVIRONMENT MAY LEAD TO PNEUMONOCONIOSIS & FIBROFOCAL TUBERCULOSIS. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:EYES: CONJUNCTIVAL INFLAMATION & CORNEAL HYPOPLASIA. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPPED, GIVE CPR. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: WASH W/WATER FOR 20 MINS. INGESTION: GIVE 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE VOMITING. HEAD MUST BE LOWER T HAN HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, SAND, WATER SPRAY, FOAM, FOG, ALCOHOL FOAM Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL CONTAINERS W/WATER FROM SIDE. IF MASSIVE FIRE, USE REMOTE DEVICES OR WITHDRAW & LET BURN. DON'T BREATH FUMES. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE GRAPHITE, SODA ASH, SODIUM CHLORIDE POWDER, OR SUTABLE DRY POWDER. EXPLOSION HAZARD. DUST CLOUDS CAN IGNITE ON CONTACT W/INTENSELY HEATED SURFACE OR FLAME. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: CLEAN W/SHOVEL & PLACE IN DRY COVERED CONTAINER. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:WEAR DUST & MIST, SUPPLIED AIR OR SCBA WITH FUME FILTER IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE W/FULL FACEPIECE MASK. Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST, GENERAL DILUTION Protective Gloves:REQUIRED Eye Protection:SPLASH & DUST PROOF FACESHIELD/GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH IN AREA. Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. Supplemental Safety and Health AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 1652F. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:7592F Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:6656F Spec Gravity:1.8-2.1 Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE Appearance and Odor:FINE BLACK POWDER, ODORLESS ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES OXIDIZING AGENTS, FATTY OILS, SODIUM SULFIDE, NITRIC ACID Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO HEAT OR FLAME. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. 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.