IMPERIAL PRODUCTS CORP -- CHARCOAL BRIQUETS  -- 9110-00-270-0042
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHARCOAL BRIQUETS
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:9110
NIIN:00-270-0042
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:IMPERIAL PRODUCTS CORP
Address:1850 CRAIGSHIRE PLZ SUITE 204
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63146-0365
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-275-7412/9955
Emergency Phone Num:314-275-7412/9955
CAGE:6T463
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:IMPERIAL PRODUCTS CORP
Address:1850 CRAIGSHIRE PLZ SUITE 204
Box:City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63146-0365
Country:US
Phone:314-275-7412/9955
CAGE:6T463

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

Ingred Name:CHAR DUST
Fraction by Wt: VARIES
Other REC Limits:2 MG/M3RESPIRATIONAL
OSHA PEL:NOT ESTABLISHED.
ACGIH TLV:NOT ESTABLISHED.

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- DUST MAY CAUSE EYES AND
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. CHRONIC- PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    OVEREXPOSURE TO THE DUST MAY CAUSE COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH
    AND OCCUPATIONAL LUNG DISEASE.
Effects of Overexposure:DUST MAY CAUSE EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:WASH WITH
    SOAP & WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
    ORAL: NOT  AN APPARENT HAZARD.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEM, FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP BRIQUETS, RETURN TO CONTAINER. SWEEP
    UP DUST. AVOID GENERATING DUST.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES
    AND MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE FOR INDOOR COOKING OR HEATING WITHOUT
    MEANS OF EXHAUSTING FUMES OUTSIDE. TOXIC FUMES MAY ACCUMULATE AND
    CAUSE DEATH.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF DUST PRESENT, WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED DUST
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER AND
    IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F8
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>5432F,>300
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK, PILLOW SHAPED, SOLID CUBES

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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