Bay Carbon, Inc. PO Box 205, 800 Marquette Street, Bay City, MI 48706 USA Phone No.: 989‐686‐8090 Fax No.: 989‐8686‐0920 www.baycarbon.com, e‐mail address: [email protected]
Material Safety Data Sheet Updated: 6‐28‐13 SECTION 1 MANUFACURER’S NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION (See above) SECTION 2 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS /IDENTITY INFORMATION Product: Graphite Chemical Family: Carbon ‐ Carbon/ Synthetic Graphite Percent: 100% DOT Hazard Class: Inert ACGIH TLV: 10 mg/m3 Total Dust OSHA PEL: 15 mg/ m3 Total Dust SECTION 3 PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS Boiling Point: 8720 °F Melting Point: Evaporation Rate: None Solubility in Water: Appearance: Grey/ Black Solid Specific Gravity: Odor: None Vapor Density: Vapor Pressure: Negligible at R.T. Volatiles by Weight: MSDS 6605 °F Insoluble 2 – 2.5 0.1 % Negligible at R.T. Form revision: 6/28/2013 SECTION 4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Flash Point: Upper/ Lower Explosive Limits: Extinguishing Media: Extinguishing Media to Avoid: Hazardous Decomposition Products: Unusual Fire and Explosive Hazards: None None Water, CO2, Sand None In Normal Combustion: CO2, and CO None SECTION 5 REACTIVITY DATA Stability: Hazardous Polymerization: Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Stable Will Not Occur None SECTION 6 HEALTH HAZARD DATA Primary Route(s) of Entry: Effects of Over Exposure: First Aide Measures: Inhalation of Dust None. These products are generally in solid form and do not generate any dust unless forcibly altered – as in a machining process. If dust from the product is present, prolonged or repeated breathing of the dust may cause benign pneumoconiosis. Eyes: Flush with water if irritated from dust. Skin: None Necessary (wash with hand soap) MSDS Form revision: 6/28/2013 SECTION 7 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Use normal housekeeping procedures Waste Disposal: Dispose of product in accordance w/ local, county, state and federal regulations SECTION 8 CONTROL MEASURES (SAFETY EQUIPMENT) Respiratory Protection: Protective Gloves: Eye Protection: Other Protective Equip.: Use an approved respirator for nuisance dust if levels exceed toe PEL limit. Not Required Safety glasses recommended if airborne particles are produced. None MSDS Form revision: 6/28/2013