Safety Data Sheet
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Trade name CARBON BLOCK
CAS Number:
7440-44-0
EC number:
231-153-3
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against.
Identified use: Scientific research and development
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer/Supplier: JH CARBON LIMITED
FLAT/RM 1502 EASEY COMMERCIAL BUILDING 253-261 HENNESSY ROAD WANCHAI, HONGKONG, CHINA
TEL: 00852-30697751
FAX:00852-30697752
Informing department: Product safety department.
1.4 Emergency telephone number: 00852-30697751
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The substance is not classified as hazardous to health or the environment according to the CLP regulation.
Other hazards that do not result in classification No information known.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Not applicable
Hazard pictograms Not applicable
Signal word Not applicable
Hazard statements Not applicable
2.3 Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
CAS# Designation:
7440-44-0 Carbon 95-98%
Identification number(s):
EC number: 231-153-3
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
After inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
After swallowing Seek medical treatment.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No further relevant information available.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents CO2, extinguishing powder or water jet. Fight larger fires with water jet or alcohol-resistant foam.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Wear full protective suit.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
6.2 Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to reach sewage system or water bodies.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Collect mechanically.
Prevention of secondary hazards: No special measures required.
6.4 Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for information on disposal.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Keep containers tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: No information known.
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7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with acids.
Store away from oxidising agents.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
7.3 Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
8.1 Control parameters
Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace:
7440-44-0 Carbon (100.0%)
WEL () Long-term value: 10* 4** mg/m³
*inhalable dust **respirable
Additional information: No data
8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.
Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection with high concentrations.
Recommended filter device for short term use:
Use a respirator with type N95 (USA) or PE (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-
purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.
Protection of hands:
Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition.
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR
Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) 480
Glove thickness 0.11 mm
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Body protection: Protective work clothing.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
General Information
Appearance:
Form: Solid in various forms:
Colour: Black
Smell: Not determined
Odour threshold: Not determined.
pH-value: Not applicable.
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
Inflammability (solid, gaseous) Not determined.
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Self-inflammability: Not determined.
Danger of explosion: Not determined.
Critical values for explosion:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Steam pressure: Not applicable.
Density at 20 °C 2.26 g/cm³
Relative density Not determined.
Vapour density Not applicable.
Evaporation rate Not applicable.
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Insoluble
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
Viscosity:
dynamic: Not applicable.
kinematic: Not applicable.
9.2 Other information No further relevant information available.
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity No information known.
10.2 Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions Reacts with strong oxidising agents
10.4 Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
10.5 Incompatible materials:
Acids
Oxidising agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for this substance.
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: No data
Skin irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation
Eye irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation
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Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
Germ cell mutagenicity: No effects known.
Carcinogenicity: No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
Reproductive toxicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains reproductive data for this substance.
Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure: No effects known.
Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: No effects known.
Aspiration hazard: No effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity: No effects known.
Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
12.2 Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.
12.4 Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
Additional ecological information:
General notes:
Generally not hazardous for water.
Avoid transfer into the environment.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
12.6 Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Recommendation
Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.
Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.
Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
SECTION 14: Transport information
UN-Number
ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA Not applicable
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA Not applicable
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA
Class Not applicable
Packing group
ADR, IMDG, IATA Not applicable
14.5 Environmental hazards: Not applicable.
14.6 Special precautions for user Not applicable.
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC
Code Not applicable.
UN "Model Regulation": -
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances Substance is listed.
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons Substance is not listed.
National regulations
Information about limitation of use: For use only by technically qualified individuals.
Classification according to VbF: Not applicable
Water hazard class: Generally not hazardous for water.
Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations
ELINCS (European List of Notified Chemical Substances) Substance is not listed.
Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006. Substance is not listed.
The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on
the market and use must be observed.
Substance is not listed.
Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use) Substance is not listed.
15.2 Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
SECTION 16: Other information
Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of
this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees. This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product
not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
VbF: Verordnung über brennbare Flüssigkeiten, Österreich (Ordinance on the storage of combustible liquids, Austria)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (USA)
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (USA)
NTP: National Toxicology Program (USA)
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
EPA: Environmental Protection Agency (USA)
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