GENERAL CLARIFIER CORP -- CARBON, ACTIVATED  -- 6810-01-119-4536
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON, ACTIVATED
MSDS Date:08/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-119-4536
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GENERAL CLARIFIER CORP
Address:33 PATERSON STREET
City:PATERSON
State:NJ
ZIP:07501
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-523-2223
Emergency Phone Num:201-523-2223
CAGE:5L679
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GENERAL CLARIFIER CORP
Address:33 PATERSON STKY
Box:City:PATERSON
State:NJ
ZIP:07501
Country:US
Phone:201-523-2223
CAGE:5L679

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

Ingred Name:GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC
CAS:7440-44-0
RTECS #:FF5250100
Fraction by Wt: 80%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 20%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:>10 G/KG LD50 (ORAL-RATS)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NON-TOXIC THROUGH INGESTION. EXCESSIVE
    DUST LEVELS MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACK IRRITATION AND/OR EYE
    IRRITATION. NOT NORMALLY A SKIN IRRITANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT
    HAVE SHOWN EVIDENCE OF CARCINOGENICITY.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
    EYES: REDNESS, ITCHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE EXISTING RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS
    MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO DUST.

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

First Aid:REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IN CASE OF EYE IRRITATION, FLUSH
    WITH WATER.

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

Extinguishing Media:IF INVOLVED IN FIRE, FLOOD WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS SUCH AS
    OZONE, LIQUID OXYGEN, CHLORINE, PERMANGANATE, MAY RESULT IN FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP UNUSED CARBON AND DISCARD IN REFUSE
    CONTAINER OR REPACKAGE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WET ACTIVATED CARBON REMOVES OXYGEN
    FROM AIR CAUSING A SEVERE HAZARD IN CONFINED SPACES. STORE IN DRY,
    WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH APPROVED PARTICULATE FILTER RESPIRATOR
    IS RECOMMENDED IF EXCESSIVE DUST IS GENERATED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) EXHAUST IS
    RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXERCISE CAUTION IN THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF ALL CHEMICAL
    SUBSTANCES.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.3G/CC DENSITY
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK PARTICULATE SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE GENERATED IN
    THE EVENT OF FIRE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF UNUSED CARBON IN REFUSE CONTAINER.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.