BECKART ENVIRONMENTAL INC -- CARBON  -- 6850-00F046364
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON
MSDS Date:02/16/1994
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F046364
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BECKART ENVIRONMENTAL INC
Address:6900-46TH ST
City:KENOSHA
State:WI
ZIP:53144-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-656-7680
Emergency Phone Num:414-656-7680
CAGE:03BG8
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BECKART ENVIRONMENTAL INC
Address:6900-46TH ST
City:KENOSHA
State:WI
ZIP:53144-5000
Country:US
Phone:414-656-7680
CAGE:03BG8

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

Ingred Name:CARBON, ACTIVATED CARBON, GRAPHITE
CAS:7440-44-0
RTECS #:FF5250100
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): >10 G/KG CARBON
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: NON-TOXIC. EYES:
    IRRITATION. SAFE HANDLING OF THIS MATERIAL ON A LONG TERM BASIS
    SHOULD EMPHASIZE THE AVOIDANCE OF ALL EFFECTS FROM REPETITIVE ACUTE
    EXPOSURES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP
    & WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:IF INVOLVED IN FIRE, FLOOD W/PLENTY OF WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/STRONG OXIDIZERS SUCH AS OZONE,
    LIQUID OXYGEN, CHLORINE, PERMANGANATE, MAY RESULT IN FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP UNUSED CARBON & DISCARD IN REFUSE
    CONTAINER/REPACKAGE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:EXERCISE CAUTION IN THE STORAGE &
    HANDLING OF ALL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:CAUTION!! WET ACTIVATED CARBON REMOVES OXYGEN FROM
    AIR CAUSING A SEVERE HAZARD TO WORKERS INSIDE CARBON VESSELS &
    ENCLOSED/CONFINED SPACES. BEFORE ENTERING SUCH AN AREA, SAMPLING &
    WORK PROCEDURES FOR  LOW OXYGEN LEVELS SHOULD BE OBSERVED.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH APPROVED PARTICULATE FILTER
    RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED IF EXCESSIVE DUST IS GENERATED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANCIAL (GENERAL) RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NOT REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Spec Gravity:2.3
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK PARTICULATE SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, OZONE, LIQUID OXYGEN, CHLORINE, PERMANGANATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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