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Chemical Product and Company Identification |
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Synonyms:
Activated carbon; Charcoal, activated, powder; carbon
black; Carboraffin; Carborafine
CAS No.:
7440-44-0
Molecular Weight: 12.01
Chemical Formula: C |
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Company Information:
ChemicalStore.com
A Division of New Jersey Industrial Research
1059 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011 For Information, call:
(973) 405-6248 |
2. Hazards
Identification |
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Emergency Overview
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CAUTION! ACTIVATED CARBON AFFECTS THE RESPIRATORY AND
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS.
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Orange (General Storage) |
0 - Minimum Hazard
1 - Slight Hazard
2 - Moderate Hazard
3 - Serious Hazard
4 - Severe Hazard |

H = Health
F = Fire
R = Reactivity |
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
No adverse effects expected. 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. |
3.
First Aid Measures |
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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. |
4.
Fire Fighting Measures |
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Fire:
As with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated
temperatures or by contact with an ignition source. Activated
carbon is difficult to ignite and tends to burn slowly (smolder)
without producing smoke or flame. Wet activated carbon depletes
oxygen from the air. Materials allowed to smolder for long
periods in enclosed spaces, may produce amounts of carbon
monoxide which may reach the lower explosive limit for carbon
monoxide of 12.5% in air. Contact with strong oxidizers such as
ozone or liquid oxygen may cause rapid combustion.
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 spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide.
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. |
5.
Disposal Considerations |
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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. |
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information contained herein in good faith but makes no
representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This
document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate
precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained
person using this product. Individuals receiving the
information must exercise their independent judgment in
determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. New
Jersey Industrial Research Center is not responsible for damages
resulting from use of or reliance upon this information. |