LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORL,RAT)>6 G/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE/CHRONIC:MAY CAUSE DELAYED
RESPIRATORY DISEASE IF DUST INHALED OVER A PROLONGED PERIOD OF
TIME. EXPOSURE TO EYES OR SKIN MAY RESULT IN IRRITATION DUE TO
ABRASION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF DUST MAY RESULT IN
SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND REDUCED PULMONARY FUNCTION. IRRITATION OF
SKIN OR EYES CAN OCCUR DUE TO ABRASION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS W/PULMONARY AND/OR
RESPIRATORY DISEASE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ASTHMA AND
BRONCHITIS SHOULD BE PRECLUDED FROM EXPOSURE TO DUST.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYES:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF NECESSARY. GET MD. INGEST:GET MD IMMEDIATELY .
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE. DUE TO ITS LOW VOLATILE CONTENT,
MATERIAL WILL NOT FORM EXPLOSIVE DUST MIXTURES IN AIR.
Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT AND REUSE IF UNCONTAMINATED. IF
CONTAMINATED, COLLECT IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID
BREATHING DUST. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. USE NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHERE TLV LIMITS FOR NUISANCE DUST MAY BE
EXCEEDED.
Other Precautions:MATERIAL WILL BURN IF HEATED TO SUSTAINED HIGH TEMPS
(500C) BUT WILL NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION IN QUIET AIR. DO NOT STORE
RED-HOT PRODUCT IN CONFINED AREA. WATER GAS CAN FORM IF WATER IS
SPRAYED ON RED-H OT COKE IN CLOSED AREA.
HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.8-7.2
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE.
Appearance and Odor:BLACK, ODORLESS GRANULES/POWDER.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*2, CO, SO*2 MAY FORM WHEN BURNED.
Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR
SOLID WASTE.
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