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| I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION |
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| TRADE NAME (as labeled): |
Activated Carbon |
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| MANUFACTURER'S NAME, ADDRESS,
AND PHONE NUMBER: |
Great
Lakes Carbon Treatment, Inc.
3300
US 131 North
Kalkaska,
MI 49646
(231)
258-8014 |
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| Date Prepared or Revised: |
December 1, 1997 |
| Emergency Phone Number: |
1-800-800-2385 Dynex |
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| II. Hazardous
Ingredients |
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| Chemical names |
CAS Numbers |
OSHA PEL |
ACGIH
TLV |
STE |
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| Carbon 100% |
744-44-0 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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| III. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
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| Appearance and Odor: Black,
Granular, Pelletized, Odorless |
| Vapor Density (air=1)
N/A |
Melting Point or Range Fahrenheit
N/A |
| Specific Gravity
0.2-0.75 |
Boiling Point or Range Fahrenheit
N/A |
| Solubility in Water
0 |
Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1)
N/A |
| Vapor Pressure mmHg
0 |
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| IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION |
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| Flash point degrees Fahrenheit
(give method): N/A |
Auto Ignition Temp.
550-800 |
| Flammable Limits in Air, Vol
%:
N/A |
lower (LEL) 0
upper (LEL) 0 |
| Fire Extinguishing Materials:
Use CO2, or dry chemical
for small fires; use foam or water fog for
large fires. |
| Special Firefighting Procedures:
Wear self contained breathing apparatus (SBCA) |
| Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
None. |
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| V. REACTIVITY
DATA |
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| Stability:
Stable |
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| Conditions to avoid:
N/A |
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| Incompatability (materials to
avoid)
Strong oxidizers |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products
None |
| Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur |
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| VI. HEALTH HAZARD
INFORMATION |
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| Symptons of Over Exposure (for
each potential route of exposure) |
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Inhaled
Yes |
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Contact
No |
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Absorbed Through Skin
No |
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| Health Effects or Risks from
Exposure (explain in lay terms) |
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ACUTE: Acute exposure may cause irritation
to respitory tract, eyes, and skin. |
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CHRONIC: No chronic effects to health are
known. |
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Medical conditions aggravated by exposure:
Respitory disorders. |
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Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Irritation
to respitory tract. |
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| FIRST AID EMERGENCY PROCEDURES |
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EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and seek medical attention |
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SKIN CONTACT: Wash with mild soap and water |
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SWALLOWED: Non Toxic |
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INHALED: Remove to fresh air, artificial respiration,
oxygen if breathing is difficult, seek medical
attention |
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| SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT? NO -
This product's ingredients are not found on
the list below: |
| Federal OSHA
NTP IARC
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| VII. SPILL, LEAK,
AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES |
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| Spill Response Procedures:
No special precautions required. |
| Wastes Disposal Method:
No special precautions required. |
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Note: Dispose of all wastes in accordance
with federal, state, and local regulations. |
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| VIII. SPECIAL
HANDLING INFORMATION |
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| Ventilation and engineering
controls: May be needed to maintain dust below
nuisance dust concentrations. |
| Respitory protection:
NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator for dust. |
| Eye protection: Chemical goggles
or face shield. |
| Gloves: None |
| Other clothing and equipment:
Eyewash station. |
| Work and hygenic practices:
N/A |
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| THIS MSDS SHEET IS ON FILE AT
GLCT AND CAN BE FAXED ON REQUEST |
| GLCT MAINTAINS MSDS INFORMATION
ON ALL PRODUCTS USED
Return
to Spec Sheet |
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| Need
more information about carbon or our services?
Call GLCT at 1-800-258-8014. |
