Technical Data
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Bay Carbon, Inc.
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PO Box 205, 800 Marquette Street, Bay City, MI 48706 USA
Phone 989-686-8090 Fax 989-686-0920
www.baycarbon.com
email:baycarbon@baycarbon.com
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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IDENTIFICATION
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Product:
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Carbon of Graphite
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Chemical Family:
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Carbon
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DOT Hazard Class:
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Inert
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INGREDIENTS/COMPOSITION (INERT & HAZARDOUS)
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Carbon / Synthetic Graphite
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Percent: 100%
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ACGIH TLV: 10 mg/M3 Total Dust
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OSHA PEL: 15 mg/M3 Total Dust
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Boiling Point:
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8720 F
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Melting Point:
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6605 F
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Evaporation Rate:
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None
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Solubility in Water:
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Insoluble
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Appearance:
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Grey / Black Solid
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Specific Gravity:
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2 - 2.5
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Odor:
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None
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Vapor Density:
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0.1%
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Vapor Pressure:
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Negligible at R.T.
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Volatiles by Weight:
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Negligible at R.T.
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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Primary Route(s) of Entry:
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Inhalation of Dust.
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Effects of Overexposure:
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None. These products are generally in solid form and do not generate any dust unless forcibly altered - as in a machining process. If dust from the product is present, prolonged or repeated, breathing of the dust may cause benign pneumoconiosis.
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EMERGENCY & First Aid Measures
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Eyes: Flush with water if irritation from dust occurs
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Skin: None necessary (Wash with hand soap)
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FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
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Flash Point:
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None
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Upper/Lower Explosive Limits:
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None
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Extinguishing Media:
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Water, CO2, Sand
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Extinguishing Media to Avoid:
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None
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Hazardous Decomposition Products:
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In normal combustion, CO2 and CO
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Unusual Fire & Explosive Hazards:
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None
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REACTIVITY DATA
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Stability:
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Stable
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Hazardous Polymerization:
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Will not occur
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Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):
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None
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SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
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Steps will be taken in case material is released or spilled:
Use normal housekeeping procedures
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Waste Disposal:
Dispose of product in accordance with local, county, state, and federal regulations.
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SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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Respiratory Protection:
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Use an approved respirator for nuisance dusts if levels exceed the PEL limit.
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Protective Gloves:
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Not Required.
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Eye Protection:
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Safety glasses recommended if airborne particles are produced.
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Other Protective Equip:
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None
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Date: 9/22/09