NORTHWESTERN CARBON -- ACTIVATED CARBON  -- 6810-00-726-7944
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACTIVATED CARBON
MSDS Date:10/06/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-726-7944
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NORTHWESTERN CARBON
Address:85 SALE LN. SUITE E
City:RED BLUFF
State:CA
ZIP:96080
Country:US
Info Phone Num:916-527-2664
CAGE:0K886
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NORTHWESTERN CARBON
Address:85 SALE LN. SUITE E
Box:City:RED BLUFF
State:CA
ZIP:96080
Country:US
CAGE:0K886

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

Ingred Name:CARBON BLACK
CAS:1333-86-4
RTECS #:FF5800000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:3.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:3.5 MG/M3; 9293

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POSSIBLE SKIN IRRITATION OF THE DUST
    OR CONTACT OF DUST WITH THE SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE NOT
    LISTED ON THE IARC, NTP OR OSHA CARCINOGENS LISTS.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALLERGIES

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

First Aid:IN EVENT OF CONTACT, FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IF
    IRRITATION OCCURS, CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. USE CAUTION WHEN
    FIGHTING ANY CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS OR LIQUID
    OXYGEN MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILL AND DISCARD IN REFUSE CONTAINER
    OR BURY IN A LANDFILL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WET ACTIVATED CARBON PREFERENTIALLY
    REMOVES OXYGEN FROM THE AIR CAUSING A SEVERE HAZARD TO WORKERS IN
    ENCLOSED OR CONFINED AREAS.
Other Precautions:WEAR GOGGLES IF DUST CAUSES EYE DISCOMFORT. WEAR A
    PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTY
    CONDITIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE IF PROPERLY VENTILATED
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GENERAL) VENTILATION IS ESSENTIAL
Protective Gloves:SHOULD BE USED
Eye Protection:GOGGLES FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVED WORK CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING OR SMOKING. VACUUM UP ANY DUST. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.8-2.1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK GRANULES

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS OR LIQUID OXYGEN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE STATED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. SHIP
    PRODUCT WASTE TO NORTHWESTERN CARBON FOR REACTIVATION OR BURY IN A
    LANDFILL AREA ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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