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PRODUCT NAME : ACTIVATED CHARCOAL AC35
1. Product and Company Identification
Product Name: AC35 activated charcoal
Synonyms: Acticarbon AC35
Item Numbers : H122-05-001, H122-05-002
Note: activated charcoal is also used in odour elements A223-04-077,
A223-04-079, A223-04-081
European Contact Details US Contact Details
BOC Edwards, Manor Royal, Crawley, BOC Edwards, 301 Ballardvale Street,
West Sussex, RH10 2LW, England Wilmington, MA 01887
General enquiries General enquiries
UK : +44 (0)1293 528844 +(1) 978-658-5410
France : +(33) 1 47 98 24 01 Toll Free: 1-800-848-9800
Germany : +(49) 89-991918-0
Italy : +(39) 0248-4471 24 h Emergency telephone number:
Chemtrec : 1-800-424-9300
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient % Weight CAS No Hazard class* Risk phrase*
Activated charcoal 100 Not allocated Not applicable Not applicable
*Hazard class & Risk phrase. These columns are only completed for ingredients which are classified as hazardous
under EU Directive (67/548/EEC, as amended) and are present in sufficient concentration to make the overall
substance hazardous. In all other situations, the column will be completed as 鈥淣ot applicable鈥?.
3. Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
This material when properly handled according to good working and hygienic practices is not dangerous to human
health and the environment.
However, the material is primarily used as a gas/vapour sorbent. Care should be taken when handling sorbent that
has been used in processes involving, corrosive, toxic, flammable, explosive or pyrophoric gases/vapours.
Precautions must take account of the hazards associated with the process materials.
For short and long term exposure effects see Section 11 Toxicological data.
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PRODUCT NAME : ACTIVATED CHARCOAL AC35
Eye Effects: Activated charcoal dust may cause temporary discomfort.
Skin Effects: None.
Ingestion/ Oral Effects: None.
Inhalation Effects: None.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known.
NFPA Hazard codes HMIS Hazard codes Rating System
Health 0 Health 0 0 = No Hazard
Flammability Flammability 1 = Slight hazard
Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 2 = Moderate Hazard
3 = Serious Hazard
4 = Severe hazard
4. First Aid Measures
If dust enters the eye, flush with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Eyes:
None *.
Skin:
None *.
Ingestion/Oral:
After dust inhalation, remove to fresh air *. If breathing problems occur, a qualified individual
Inhalation:
should administer oxygen or artificial respiration as indicated. Seek immediate medical
attention.
* If the material is contaminated with process residue, seek medical advice appropriate to
Other Information:
the materials involved in the process.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: Foam. Do not use water in closed areas.
Fire and Explosion Hazard: Material burns slowly without flame. Hazardous decomposition products: carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide.
Special Protective Equipment In confined spaces, fire fighters should wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
for Fire Fighters: (SCBA) which meets appropriate standards operated in positive pressure mode,
and full turnout gear.
For Flammability Properties - see Section 9
6. Accidental Release Measures
Sweep up spilt material. If there is significant dust content, wear dust mask protection and dampen to avoid raising
dust. Sufficient concentrations of airborne dust can be flammable or explosive.
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PRODUCT NAME : ACTIVATED CHARCOAL AC35
7. Handling and Storage
Handling: avoid raising dust.
Storage: store in clean, dry, air tight containers.
If activated charcoal comes in contact with toxic or corrosive process materials, the charcoal should be handled,
used and/or disposed of in the same fashion as the toxic chemical.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Limits
Ingredient ACGIH - TLV - OSHA - PEL Occupational Exposure
Limits EH40 (UK)
2 mg/m3 15 mppcf (2.5 mg/m3 ) 10mg/m3 (total dust) TWA
Activated charcoal
5mg/m3 (respirable dust)
(as graphite) (as graphite)
Personal Protection:
Engineering Measures: None required.
Respiratory Protection: Wear dust mask where the material includes significant dust.
Hand/Skin Protection: Wear gloves.
Eye/Face Protection: Wear goggles.
Hygiene Measures: Practice good workplace hygiene. Do not eat or smoke when handling. Wash
hands after handling and before eating.
Other/General Protection: None.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
0
C/ 0F
Appearance and Odour Black odourless solid. Boiling Point Not applicable
0 0
PH (as supplied) 5-8 Freezing Point No data available C/ F
0 0
Solubility in Water Insoluble Auto Ignition >400/752 C/ F
0
C/ 0F
Volatile Content by Volume None. Material does absorb Flash Point No data available
gases/vapours which may
subsequently be released
0.45-0.48 @ 20oC/68oF
Specific Gravity
Vapour Pressure (mbar) No data available Vapour Pressure (Torr) No data available
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Material/Conditions to Avoid Strong oxidising agents, air, metals, halogens, and unsaturated oils. .
untill req鈥檇 for use:
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide.
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11.Toxicological Information
For a comprehensive description for the various toxicological (health) effects which may arise if the user comes
into contact with the substance or preparation refer to Section 3 Hazards Identification.
Animal Data:
LD50 value: No data available.
LC50 value: No data available
Carcinogenicity, etc:
No known carcinogenic hazards. Material is non toxic by inhalation, ingestion and by contact.
12. Ecological Information
Material is insoluble in water. No ecological assessment available.
13. Disposal Considerations
Dispose of according to national and local regulations. Material is not classified as hazardous, dangerous or toxic.
Approved landfill sites can be used. If the material has been used on processes involving hazardous
gases/vapours, disposal must take into account their possible presence in the sorbent.
14. Transport Information
This product is not classified as dangerous under transport regulations.
PARAMETER EUROPEAN CANADIAN TDG UNITED STATES DOT
Proper Shipping Name Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Hazard Class Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Identification Number Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Shipping Label Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
15. Regulatory Information
European Regulatory Information
This product has been classified in accordance with the Dangerous Substances Directive (67/548/EEC, as
amended) and the Preparations Directive (88/379/EEC, as amended), implemented in the UK as the Chemical
(Hazard Information and Packing) Regulations 1994 (CHIP, as amended).
Classified as dangerous to supply : No
Risk Phrases : Not applicable
Safety Phrases : Not applicable
Symbols : None
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PRODUCT NAME : ACTIVATED CHARCOAL AC35
United States Regulatory Information
All ingredients contained in this product are included on the EPA TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory.
SARA TITLE III - SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION:
This product does not contain toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
California Proposition 65: This product does not contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
or reproductive toxicity.
Canadian Regulatory Information
All ingredients contained in this product are included on the Canadian DSL.
WHMIS Classification: Not classified
16. Other Information
This MSDS is compiled in accordance with ANSI Z400.1 and the EU Safety Data Sheet Directive 91/155/EEC.
Source of information for this data sheet:
Attenborough and Peacock Safety Data Sheet for Activated carbon.
Glossary : CAS, Chemical Abstracts Service; NFPA, National Fire Protection Association; HMIS, Hazardous
Material Information Service; LD, Lethal Dose; LC, Lethal Concentration; ACGIH, American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists; TLV, threshold limit value; OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, US department of Labour; PEL, Permissible exposure limit; EH40 (UK), HSE Guidance Note EH40
Occupational exposure limits; PPM, parts per million; TWA, Time-Weighted Average; STEL, Short Term Exposure
Limit; Canadian TDG, Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods; US DOT,US Department of Transportation.
HSDB, Hazardous Substances Data Bank; RTECS, Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances; CHEMID,
Chemical Identification; DSL, Domestic Substances List ; TSCA, Toxic Substances Control Act Public Law 94-469:
CERCLA, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act; EPCRA. Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act; CAA, Clean Air Act; US, SARA (Title III), Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act.; SARA 313, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, Section 313; EHS,
Extremely Hazardous Substance; WHMIS, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
Revisions
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Although the information and recommendations in this data sheet are to the best of our knowledge correct, it is recommended that
you make your own determination of the material鈥檚 suitability for your purpose before you use it. The information contained in this
data sheet has been reproduced from the manufacturers data, the accuracy of this information is the responsibility of the
manufacturer. BOC Edwards accept no responsibility for damage of any nature resulting from the use of, or the reliance upon this
data sheet.
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