HARCROS PIGMENTS INC -- CARBON BLACK, PIGMENT BLACK 6  -- 8010-00N026299
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON BLACK, PIGMENT BLACK 6
MSDS Date:09/01/1987
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N026299
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HARCROS PIGMENTS INC
Address:1525 WOOD AVE
City:EASTON
State:PA
ZIP:18042
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-250-7000
Emergency Phone Num:215-250-7000;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:M. G. LARSON
CAGE:GO125
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HARCROS PIGMENTS INC
Address:1525 WOOD AVE
City:EASTON
State:PA
ZIP:18042
Country:US
Phone:215-250-7000
CAGE:GO125

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

Ingred Name:CARBON BLACK
CAS:1333-86-4
RTECS #:FF5800000
Fraction by Wt: 99%+
OSHA PEL:3.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:3.5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: 14% PPM
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:LEAD
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: <10% PPM
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:ARSENIC
CAS:7440-38-2
RTECS #:CG0525000
Fraction by Wt: <3% PPM
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (AS)
ACGIH TLV:0.01,A1 MG/M3; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:CADMIUM
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: <2% PPM
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1027
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:BERYLLIUM
CAS:7440-41-7
RTECS #:DS1750000
Fraction by Wt: <2% PPM
OSHA PEL:2 UG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.002PPM; A2; 9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DISCOMFORT OR IRRITATION TO THE
    RESPIRATORY TRACT AND NASAL PASSAGES. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES
    WITH PROLONGED CONTACT. ACUTE: ACUTE INHALATION EXPOSURES MAY CAUSE
    DISCOMFORT OR IRRITATION TO NASAL  AND RESPIRATORY PASSAGES.
    PROLONGED SKIN AND EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. CHRONIC: NONE
    KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF THE INCIDENCE OF
    CANCER, CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY DISEASE IN WORKERS IN THE
    CARBON BLACK PRODUCING INDUSTRY HAVE SHOWN NO SIGNIFICANT HEALTH
    EFFECTS DUE TO OCCUPATIONA L EXPOSURE TO CARBON BLACK.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH OUT WITH GENEROUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. SEE MD IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. SKIN: WASH DUST FROM SKIN
    WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. INHAL: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AREA. INGEST:
    IF C ONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER TO INDUCE VOMITING.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG. IT MAY NOT BE APPARENT THAT CARBON BLACK
    IS BURNING UNLESS MATERIAL IS STIRRED AND SPARKS ARE EVIDENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATL IS A SLIGHT FIRE HAZ WHEN EXPOS TO
    HEAT/FLAME. THIN LAYERS OF DUST WILL IGNITE AT ABOUT 500F. DUST
    CLOUDS CAN IGNITE ON CONTACT W/AN INTENSELY (SUPP DATA)

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

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL CLEANUP PROCEDURES. CARE SHOULD BE
    TAKEN TO AVOID CAUSING DUST TO BECOME AIRBORNE. VACUUM CLEANING
    SYSTEMS ARE RECOMMENDED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:GOOD INDUST HYGIENE PRACTICE REQS EMPLOYEE EXPOS BE
    MAINTAINED BELOW RECD TLV. THIS IS PREF ACHIEVED THRU THE PROVISION
    OF ADEQ VENT WHERE NEC.WHERE DUST CANNOT BE CONTROLLED IN THIS WAY,
    NIOSH/MSHA A PPRVD PERS RESP PROT SHOULD BE EMPLOYED.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE OF A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK OR
    PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED WHEN EXPOSURE LIMITS MAY BE
    EXCEEDED. THE PERFORMANCE RATING OF THE RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE
    ADEQUATE FOR THE PARTICULAR DUS T EXPOSURE LEVELS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO COLLECTOR OR CONTAINMENT
    RECOMMENDED TO CONTROL DUST TO BELOW EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER OR RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:AN EYE WASH STATION SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO
    THE AREA OF USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV: 1.79 8-10 LBS/FT*3 POWDER. EXPLO HAZ:HEATED SURFACE,
    PRESENTING A FIRE, MORE THAN AN EXPLOSIVE HAZARD. BURNING CARBON
    BLACK CAN PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE AND SULFUR OXIDES.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:6332F,3500C
Vapor Pres:NIL
Spec Gravity:SUPP DATA
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK POWDER; NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS SUCH AS CHLORATES, BROMATES, AND NITRATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    SULFUR OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE I/A/W FED, STATE & LOCAL
    REGS. PURSUANT TO 40 CFR PART 261 OF THE RCRA, CERCLA OR DOT
    REGULATIONS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT, DISCARDED CARBON BLACK WOULD NOT
    BE CLASSIFIED AS A HAZARDO US WASTE.

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