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Graphite MSDS
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET |
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IDENTIFICATION |
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Product: |
Carbon of Graphite, Various Grades |
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Chemical Family: |
Carbon |
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DOT Hazard Class: |
Inert |
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INGREDIENTS/COMPOSITION (INERT & HAZARDOUS) |
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Carbon / Synthetic Graphite |
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CAS#: 7440-44-0/7782-42-5 |
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Percent: 100% |
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TLV: 10 mg/M3 |
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PEL: 15 mg/M3 |
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Boiling Point: |
None |
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Melting Point: |
None |
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Evaporation Rate: |
None |
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Solubility in Water: |
Insoluble |
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Appearance: |
Grey/Black Solid |
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Specific Gravity: |
1.9 - 2.2 |
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Odor: |
None |
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Vapor Density: |
0.1% |
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Vapor Pressure: |
Negligible at R.T. |
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Volatiles by Weight: |
Negligible at R.T. |
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA |
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Primary Route(s) of Entry: |
Inhalation of Dust. |
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Effects of Overexposure: |
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 PROCEDURES |
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Eyes: Flush with water if irritation from dust occurs |
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Skin: None necessary |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA |
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Flash Point: |
None |
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Upper/Lower Explosive Limits: |
None |
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Extinguishing Media: |
Water, CO2, Sand |
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Extinguishing Media to Avoid: |
None |
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Hazardous Decomposition Products: |
In normal combustion, CO2 and CO |
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Unusual Fire & Explosive Hazards: |
None |
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REACTIVITY DATA |
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Stability: |
Stable |
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Hazardous Polymerization: |
Will not occur |
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Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): |
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:
Bury as a non-hazardous solid in sanitary landfill, or burn in a suitable
combustion chamber.
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SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT |
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Respiratory Protection: |
Use an approved respirator for nuisance dusts if levels exceed the PEL limit.
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Protective Gloves: |
Not Required.
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Eye Protection: |
Safety glasses recommended if airborne particles are produced.
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Other Protective Equip: |
None
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