CHARCOAL ACTIVATED
MSDS Number: C2046 --- Effective Date: 12/08/96
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Activated carbon; carbon black; Carboraffin; Carborafine
CAS No.: 7440-44-0
Molecular Weight: 12.01
Chemical Formula: C
Product Codes: J.T. Baker:
1560
Mallinckrodt:
4394
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Activated Carbon 7440-44-0 90 - 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! FLAMMABLE SOLID. ACTIVATED CARBON AFFECTS THE RESPIRATORY AND
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 3 - Severe (Flammable)
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER
Storage Color Code: Orange (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
May cause mild irritation to the respiratory tract.
Ingestion:
No adverse effects expected. May cause mild irritation to the
gastrointestinal tract.
Skin Contact:
Not expected to be a health hazard from skin exposure. May cause mild
irritation and redness.
Eye Contact:
No adverse effects expected. May cause mild irritation, possible reddening.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged inhalation of excessive dust may produce pulmonary disorders.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion:
Give several glasses of water to drink to dilute. If large amounts were
swallowed, get medical advice.
Skin Contact:
Not expected to require first aid measures. Wash exposed area with soap and
water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Eye Contact:
Wash thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if irritation
develops.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
As with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures or
by contact with an ignition source.
Explosion:
Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the
presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard.
Minimum explosible concentration 0.140 g/l.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Water or water spray.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Spills: Clean up spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the
air. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Reduce airborne dust and prevent
scattering by moistening with water. Pick up spill for recovery or disposal
and place in a closed container. Warning! Spent product may have absorbed
hazardous materials.
7. Handling and Storage
Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated
location, away from any area where the fire hazard may be acute. Outside or
detached storage is preferred. Separate from incompatibles. Containers
should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks. Storage
and use areas should be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking type tools and
equipment, including explosion proof ventilation. Containers of this
material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues
(dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the
product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
- OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs):
activated carbon (graphite, synthetic): total particulate = 15 mg/m3
(TWA), respirable fraction = 5 mg/m3 (TWA).
- ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs):
graphite, all forms except graphite fibers: 2 mg/m3 (TWA).
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne
Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because
it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing
dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH
document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices,
most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to the dust or mist is apparent, a
half-face dust/mist respirator may be worn. For emergencies or instances
where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure,
air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not
protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench
facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Fine black powder.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity:
1.5-1.8
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
Sublimes.
Melting Point:
3550C (6422F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
0.4
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
1 @ 3586C (6487F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Involvement in a fire causes formation of carbon dioxide and carbon
monoxide.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Liquid air and oxidizing materials.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Investigated as a reproductive effector.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Activated Carbon (7440-44-0) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an
appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or
contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: CARBON, ACTIVATED
Hazard Class: 4.2
UN/NA: UN1362
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 12KG
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Activated Carbon (7440-44-0) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Activated Carbon (7440-44-0) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Activated Carbon (7440-44-0) No No No No
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Activated Carbon (7440-44-0) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: No Chronic: No Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: No information found.
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 0 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! FLAMMABLE SOLID. ACTIVATED CARBON AFFECTS THE RESPIRATORY AND
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS.
Label Precautions:
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Avoid breathing dust.
Keep container closed.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing
difficulty.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
Pure. New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
Disclaimer:
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