MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Product Name: Carbon

Catalog Number: 12030

DOT Hazard Class: Not Hazardous

MSDS Updated: 9/16/05

 

Distributed By: Ladd Research

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HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

                                                           CAS Number     Percent      Exposure Limits

Carbon Black                                                                       1333-86-4          99.5%        3.5 mg/m³ OSHA PEL

                                                                                                                                                                                       3.5 mg/m³ ACGIH TLV

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA

Boiling Point: 4200oC

Melting Point: 3680oC

Specific Gravity: 1.8-2.1

Solubility in Water: Insoluble

Appearance and Odor: Fine, black powder; odorless.

 

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or regular foam.

Fire Fighting Procedures: Use NIOSH approved SCBA and full protective equipment. Move container from fire area. Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Dust-air mixtures may ignite or explode.

 

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin and ingestion

Inhalation: May cause irritation of nose and linings of respiratory tract.

Skin: Direct contact may cause irritation.

Eye: Irritation and discoloration of lids. Conjunctivitis.

 

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID

Ingestion: Call doctor immediately.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Support breathing if necessary.

Eyes: Immediately flush with potable water for at least 15 minutes.

Skin: Flush with plenty water.

 

REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable.

Conditions to Avoid: May burn but does not ignite readily. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and open flame. Keep away from ignition sources.

Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizers.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: May include toxic oxides of carbon.

Hazardous Polymerization:   Will not occur

 

SPILL, DISPOSAL AND STORAGE INFORMATION

Spill: Sweep up into suitable container for reclamation or later disposal.

Disposal: Observe all federal, state and local regulations.

Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store away from incompatible substances.

 

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES

Respiratory: Must be based on contamination levels found in work area. Dust/mist respirator for lower levels of airborne materials.

Ventilation: Local exhaust to meet PELS. Ventilation equipment must be explosion-proof.

Gloves: Impervious.

Eye: ANSI-approved chemical workers goggles.

 

SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION

Not applicable.

 

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The information presented is believed to be correct and is the most accurate information available to us at this time.  However, Ladd Research makes no warranty, express or implied, and assumes no liability for this information and the product described herein.