CARBON 0702

October 1994
CAS No: 7440-44-0 C
RTECS No: FF5250100 Atomic mass: 12
UN No: 1361 (animal or vegetable origin)
EC No:

TYPES OF
HAZARD/ ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
EXPOSURE

FIRE Highly flammable or combustible NO open flames, NO sparks, and Powder, water spray, foam, carbon
depending on physical form. NO smoking. dioxide.

EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form
explosive mixtures in air.
Prevent deposition of dust; closed In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
system, dust explosion-proof cool by spraying with water.
electrical equipment and lighting.
Prevent build-up of electrostatic
charges (e.g., by grounding).

EXPOSURE

Inhalation

Skin

Eyes Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for

several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.

Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if Symbol Airtight.

appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. R:
Remove to safe place (extra personal protection: P1 S:
filter respirator for inert particles). UN Hazard Class: 4.2
UN Pack Group:

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE

Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.

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0702 CARBON

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Inhalation Risk
BLACK POWDER OR SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. Evaporation at 20
C is negligible; a nuisance-causing
concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached
Physical Dangers quickly.
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed
with air. If dry, it can be charged electrostatically by swirling,
pneumatic transport, pouring, etc.

Chemical Dangers
The substance may spontaneously ignite on contact with air.
On combustion, forms toxic carbon monoxide if ventilation is
insufficient. The substance is a strong reducing agent and
reacts violently with oxidants such as bromates, chlorates and
nitrates.

Occupational Exposure Limits

TLV not established.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 4000
C Relative density (water = 1): 1.8-3.51
Melting point: 3500
C Solubility in water: none

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have been investigated, but none has been found. This card applies to pure carbon in
a non-fibrous form. Carbon fibres or carboncontaining polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may pose different hazards. Also consult
ICSC # 0412: activated charcoal, ICSC # 0471: carbon black and ICSC # 0893: graphite (natural).

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