JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG CHEMICALS -- CARBON POWDER ULTRA SUPERIOR, 14734  -- 6810-00N020723
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON POWDER ULTRA SUPERIOR, 14734
MSDS Date:12/14/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N020723
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG CHEMICALS
Address:152 ANDOVER STREET
City:DANVERS
State:MA
ZIP:01923
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-777-1970
Emergency Phone Num:508-777-1970
CAGE:0JVJ1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG CO INC ALFA AESAR
Address:30 BOND ST
Box:City:WARD HILL
State:MA
ZIP:01835-0747
Country:US
Phone:978-521-6300
CAGE:0JVJ1

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CARBON
CAS:7440-44-0
RTECS #:FF5250100
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES.
    INHAL: DUST CAUSES IRRITATION AND POSSIBLY ALLERGENIC. INGEST/SKIN:
    NONE KNOWN. CHRONIC: INHALATION: CASES OF PULMONARY FIBROSIS AND
    EMPHYSEMIA HAVE RESULTED FROM PR OLONGED INHALATION OF DUST.
    INGEST: NONE KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST: NO DATA AVAILABLE BUT ONE SHOULD OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, FLOOD SKIN WITH
    LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES,
    INCLUDING UNDER EYEL IDS, WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR ATLEAST
    15 MINUTES. CALL MD. INHAL: NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION AVAILABLE, ONE
    SHOULD OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:FLAMMABLE SOLID. USE CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL
    POWDER OR WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL CONTAINER W/WATER FROM MAX DISTANCE. WEAR
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. REMOVE MATL
    FROM FIRE AREA IF W/OUT RISK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEARING FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, COVER SPILL
    WITH DRY SAND OR VERMICULITE. MIX WELL AND CAREFULLY TRANSFER TO A
    CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Other Precautions:LAB COAT AND APRON, FLAME AND CHEMICAL RESISTANT
    COVERALLS, EYEWASH CAPABLE OF SUSTAINED FLUSHING, SAFETY DRENCH
    SHOWER AND HYGIENIC FACILITIES FOR WASHING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICLE
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LABORATORY FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT AND APRON, FLAME/CHEMICAL RESISTANT
    COVERALLS, EMERGENCY EYEWASH CAPABLE OF SUSTAINED FLUSHING, DELUGE
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID: PB(NO3)2, HNO3, K, NA2S, ZN(NO3)2.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:8721F,4827C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:6606F,3652C
Vapor Pres:0
Spec Gravity:1.8-2.1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK POWDER, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, PEROXIDES, NH4NO3, NH4CIO4, BROMATES, CA(OCI)2,
    CHLORATES CL2, CIO,F2, IODATES, IO5 (SUP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:INCOMPATIBLES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT STATE, LOCAL OR FEDERAL EPA REGULATIONS
    FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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