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

MSDS NAME:DARCO S-51; DARCO S-51,A,CR,H,T; PREMIUM DARCO, DARCO TRS
NIIN:00-264-6575
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLGVN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:NORIT AMERICAS INC.
Address:1050 CROWN POINTE PARKWAY, SUITE 1500
City:ATLANTA
State:GA
ZIP:30338
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-255-3924
Emergency Phone Num:804-264-5183
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:MSDS-101
Preparer's Name:ROBERT W. EDWARDS
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:UO575
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:NORIT AMERICAS INC.
Address:1050 CROWN POINTE PARKWAY, SUITE 1500
Box:City:ATLANTA
State:GA
ZIP:30338
Country:US
Phone:800-255-3924
CAGE:UO575
Company:PHOENIX INDUSTRIES INC
Address:1519 CHAMBERLAYNE PARKWAY
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23222
Country:US
Phone:804-264-5183/FAX: 264-5535
Contract Num:SP0450-01-M-ZD66
CAGE:0YED2

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

Name:ACTIVATED CARBON
CAS:7440-44-0
RTECS #:FF5250100
= Wt:100.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:NOT LISTED

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION-RELATIVE TO OTHER MATERIALS,
    A SINGLE DOSE IS RELATIVELY HARMLESS BY INGESTION.	EYE
    CONTACT-THIS MATERIAL WILL PROBABLY CAUSE SOME MILD PHYSICAL
    IRRITATION	IF CONTACT IS MADE WITH HUMAN EY ES. SKIN CONTACT-THIS
    MATERIAL IS NOT LIKELY TO BE A PRIMARY IRRITANT ON HUMAN SKIN; IT
    HAS A LOW POTENTIAL FOR SENSITIZATION AFTER SKIN CONTACT. SKIN
    ABSORPTION-THIS PRODUCT IS KNOWN TO BE ABSORBED T HROUGH THE HUMAN
    SKIN. INHALATION-ACUTE TOXIC EFFECTS ARE NOT LIKELY TO DEVELOP
    AFTER INHALATION FROM THIS MATERIAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ACTIVATED CARBON IS NOT LISTED IN NTP
    ANNULA REPORT ON CARCINOGENS NOR HAS IT BEEN FOUND TO BE A
    POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN IN IARC MONOGRAPHS OR BY OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:NO ADVERSE CLINICAL EFFECTS HAVE BEEN
    ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL.

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

First Aid:SKIN-WASH MATERIAL OFF THE SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER. IF
    REDNESS, ITCHING OR A BURNING SENSATION DEVELOPS, GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. 
    IF REDNESS, ITCHIN G OR A BURNING SENSATION DEVELOPS, HAVE EYES
    EXAMINED & TREATED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. INGESTION-GIVE ONE OR TWO
    GLASSS OF WATER TO DRINK. IF GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS DEVELOP,
    CONSULT MEDICAL PERSONNE L. (NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
    UNCONSCIOUS PERSON). INHALATION-REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF
    COUGH OR OTHER RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, CONSULT MEDICAL
    PERSONNEL.

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

Autoignition Temp:=450.C, 842.F
Autoignition Temp Text:GRANUL
Extinguishing Media:WATER (FOG OR FINE SPRAY), CARBON DIOXIDE. AVOID
    METHODS WHICH MAY STIR UP DUST CLOUDS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AIRBORNE DUST IS A WEEK EXPLOSION HAZARD.
    ALL CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS WILL BURN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS &
    ACTIVATED CARBONS ARE NO EXCEPTION. ACTIVATED CARBONS, HOWEVER, ARE
    NOT HIGHLY FLAMMABLE & BUR NS SLOWLY WITHOUT PRODUCING SMOKE OR
    FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION DURING CLEANUP.
    SWEEP UP & RECOVER OR MIX MATERIAL WITH MOIST ABSORBENT & SHOVEL
    INTO WASTE CONTAINER. WASH DOWN SPILL AREA WITH WATER CONTAINING
    DETERGENT AND FLUSH AWAY W ITH PLENTY OF WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:ACTIVATED CARBON CAN BE SAFELY STORED
    IN ANY NORMAL STORAGE AREA, BUT AWAY FROM SOURCES OF DIRECT HEAT.
    ANY OXYGEN DEFICIENCY MAY BE CREATED WHEN ACTIVATED CARBON IS
    STORED IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE/SILO.  VENTILATE OR WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IFNEEDED, USE MSHA-NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
    DUSTS, MISTS AND FUMES WHOSE TLV IS GREATER THAN 0.5 MG/M3 OR
    (EUROPEAN) FILTER 2B.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
    MEET SUGGESTED VALUE REQUIREMENTS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD BE WORN WHEN WORKING
    WITH ACTIVATED CARBON. EYEWASH STATIONS IN WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES USE ADEQUATE
    CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ALL DARCO LIGNITE BASED CARBONS TO INCLUDE: DARCO S-51; DARCO
    S-51,A,CR,H,T; PREMIUM DARCO; DARCO TRS; DARCO GFP; DARCO FGD;
    GRO-SAFE; HYDRODARCO GRADES; GRANULAR DARCO; PETRODARCO GRADES;
    DARCO MRX.	CONTRACTORS PART NO./TRADE NAME: ACTIVATED CHARCOAL.

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

HCC:R1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Vapor Pres:ZERO
Spec Gravity:250-600 G/L
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE IN WATER
Appearance and Odor:BLACK GRANULES OR POWDER WITHOUT TASTE OR ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:GENERAL: NO TOXICITY DATA ARE AVAILABLE.
    PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ACTIVATED CARBON ARE USED FOR
    INGESTION: THE ACUTE ORAL LD50 VALUES ARE NOT AVILABLE. HEALTH
    HAZARD ASSESSMENT.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF VIRGIN (UNUSED) CARBON WASTE OR
    SPILLAGE) IN A FACILITY FOR NON-HAZARDOUS WASTES. CONTAINER
    DISPOSAL: DO NOT REUSE EMPTY BAGS. DISPOSE OF IN FACILITY PERMITTED
    FOR NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE.

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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