=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:UCAR ARC CARBONS
NIIN:00-247-2656
MSDS Number: BDNLY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:UNION CARBIDE CORP.
Emergency Phone Num:304-744-3487
CAGE:61637
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:UNION CARBIDE CORP
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD
Box:City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Phone:800-822-4357/732-563-5522 (MSDS)
CAGE:61637

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

Name:GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC
CAS:7440-44-0
RTECS #:FF5250100
Fraction by Wt: >95%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

Effects of Overexposure:ELECTRICAL SHOCK FROM ARC CARBONS CAN BE
    FATAL.FROLONGED BREATHING OF FUMES CAN CAUSE PHEUMOCONIOSIS

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

First Aid:FOR ELECTICAL SHOCK:DISCONNECT POWER.IF VICTIM IS NOT
    BREATHING START ARTIF.RESP.IMMEDIATELY,PERFERABLE MOUTH TO MOUTH.IF
    NO PULSE CAN BE FOUND START EXTERNAL HEART MASSAGE AT ONCE.CALL A
    DR.IMMED.ARC  BURNS TO EYES OR SKIN:COLD PACKS-DR.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONBOMBUSTIBLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TEMP. OF ARC IS SUCH THAT SURROUNDING
    COMBUSTIVLE MATERIALS CAN BE IGNITED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FOLLOW GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT HANDLE CARBONS UNTIL COLD AFTER
    USE IN ARC;DO NOT BREATHE FUMES,DO NOT LOOK AT ARC; DO NOT TOUCH
    LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS.
Other Precautions:KEEP LAMP CLOSED DURING OPERATION.DO NOT EXPOSE SKIN
    TO LIGHT RAYS

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

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS PREFERRED.
Eye Protection:LIGHT FILTER NEEDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS A ENCLOSED ARC CARBON INSIDE OF A LAMP.ARC LIGHT CAN CAUSE EYE
    & SKIN BURNS.CONTACT WITH HOT ELECTRODES CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK SOLID OR CORED RODS,NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO*2,OZONE,OXIDES OF NITROGEN,&
    CARBON DUST

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR BURY IN A LANDFILL WHERE PERMITTED
    UNDER APPREPRIATE FEDERAL,STATE OR LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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