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

MSDS NAME:SYNTHETIC GRAPHITE
NIIN:00D006957
MSDS Number: CDZHX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:DIXON TICONDEROGA CO
Address:RIDGEWAY BLVD
Box:287
City:LAKEHURST
State:NJ
ZIP:08733
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-657-2255
Emergency Phone Num:908-657-2255
CAGE:0DPR4
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:DIXON TICONDEROGA CO
Address:RIDGEWAY BLVD
Box:287
City:LAKEHURST
State:NJ
ZIP:08733
Country:US
Phone:201-657-2255
CAGE:0DPR4

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

Name:SULFUR DIOXIDE (SARA 302)
CAS:7446-09-5
RTECS #:WS4550000
Fraction by Wt: 0.01-.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM/5 STEL; 9596

Name:GRAPHITE, NATURAL
CAS:7782-42-5
RTECS #:MD9659600
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MPPCF; Z-3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9596

Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ, 0.05-0.30%.
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: SEE ING
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9596

Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - FUSED
CAS:60676-86-0
RTECS #:VV7328000
Fraction by Wt: .01-.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9596

Name:IRON OXIDE
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.01-.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5MG(FE)/M3FUME,B2;96

Name:ALUMINUM (SARA 313) OXIDE
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: 0.01-.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 DUST; 9596

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:NONE
    EXPECTED.CHRONIC:PNEUMOCONOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:CRYSTALLINE SILICA AND FUSED
    SILICA ARE LISTED AS POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS BY IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:COUTHG, DYSPNEA, BLACK SPATUM, FIBROSIS, ETC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY AND
    CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:SEEK MED ASSISTANCE FOR FURTHER TREATMENT,OBSERVATION AND
    SUPPORT IF NECESSARY.EYE:FLUSH W/CLEAN WATER.SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP/WATER.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.INGEST:NONE.

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

Flash Point:NA
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM THOROUGHLY AS POWDERED
    GRAPHITE IS LUBRICANT AND THEREFORE SLIPPERY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:GRAPHITE IS ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE TAKE CARE TO
    PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ELECTRICAL DEVICES.

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

Respiratory Protection:OSHA APPROVED DUST MASK IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS
    15 MPPCF.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) TO BE USED.
Protective Gloves:GOOD PRACTICE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NORMALLY NOT REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD HOUSEKEEPING RULES SHOULD BE OBSERVED.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NA
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NP
Vapor Pres:NA
Vapor Density:NA
Spec Gravity:2.2
pH:NP
Viscosity:NP
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY-BLACK POWDER, NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NP
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS SUCH AS FLUORINE, POTASSIUM PEROXIDE, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO AND CO2

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURY IN LANDFILL.

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