WESTATES CARBON CO,(CHEMICAL COMMODITIES) -- CARBON ACTIVATED  -- 6810-00-281-9825
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON ACTIVATED
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-9825
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WESTATES CARBON CO,(CHEMICAL COMMODITIES)
Emergency Phone Num:213-737-2631
CAGE:62089
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WESTATES CARBON CO
Address:2130 LEO AVE
Box:City:LOS ANGELES
State:CA
ZIP:90040-1634
Country:US
CAGE:62089

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

Ingred Name:ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
RTECS #:FL7242500
Fraction by Wt: UNK

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

Effects of Overexposure:BURNS TO SKIN & EYES.

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

First Aid:MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR;CALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.IN CASE
    OF CONTACT W/MATERIAL,IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN OR EYES W/RUNNING
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.REMOVE & ISOLATE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING &
    SHOES.

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

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:675F
Extinguishing Media:WATER,CO*2 OR CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT,COOL
    CONT.W/H*2O.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FLOOD DISCHARGE AREA WITH WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY BE IGNITED BY HEAT,SPARKS &
    FLAMES.MAY BURN RAPIDLY W/FLARE-BURNING EFFECT.POISONOUS GASES FR
    HT

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES;DO NOT TOUCH
    SPILLED MATERIAL;STOP LEAK;USE H*2O TO REDUCE VAPORS & DUST;SMALL
    SPILL:TAKE UP W/ABSORBENT,THEN FLUSH AREA W/WATER.LG SPILL:DILUTE
    W/H*2O,DIKE,PUMP TO SALVAGE  TANK.FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WET ACTIVATED CARBON IS KNOWN TO
    ABSORB ATMOSPHERIC OXYGEN;STORE ACTIVATED CARBON IN WELL VENTILATED
    AREAS.STORE IN COOL,DRY,LOW FIRE RISK AREA.
Other Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL
    CONTACT.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    & WASH BEFORE REUSE.ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS PREFERRED
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS GR I,III OR IV OF THE MILITARY SPECIFICATION.

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

HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:8721F
Spec Gravity:2.0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK,GRANULAR,ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
KETONES,STRONG OXIDIZERS,CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY IGNITE SPONTANEOUSLY IN AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MFR SPECIFIES INCINERATION OR BURIAL.KEEP IN
    COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL.HANDLE & DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE
    WITH ALL APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.ELIMINATE IGNITION S OURCES.

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