SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 242276 ACTIVATED CARBON DARCO G-60 -100 MESH POWDER  -- 6850-00F056224
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:242276 ACTIVATED CARBON DARCO G-60 -100 MESH POWDER
MSDS Date:01/01/1997
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F056224
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
Company Name:FLUKA CHEMICAL CORP
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL
Box:City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:63181
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:DARCO KB
CAS:64365-11-3

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF INHALED/SWALLOWED/ABORBED
    THROUGH SKIN. EYE/SKIN IRRITANT. INHALATION: MATERIAL IS IRRITATING
    TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY AFFFECT THE
    LUNGS. PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY RE SULT IN SILICOSIS, A DISABLING
    PULMONARY FIBROSIS, RESULTING IN DEATH DUE TO CARDIAC
    FAILURE/DESTRUCTION OF LUNG TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, PROLONGED EXPOSURE: FIBROTIC
    CHANGES & MILIARY NODULES IN THE LUNGS, DRY COUGH, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH, EMPHYSEMA, LOSS OF APPETITE, PLEURITIC PAIN, TOTAL
    INCAPACITY TO WORK

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
    15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTEN TION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING
    FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
    THIS MATERIAL LIKE MOST MATERIALS IN POWDER FORM, IS CAPABLE OF
    CREATING A DUST EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES.
    SWEEP UP & PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING
    DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
    TIGHTLY CLOSED. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. AVOID ALL CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN &
    CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN
    NONVENTILATED AREA & FOR EXPOSURE ABOVE THE ACGIH TLV.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Vapor Pres:<0.1
Appearance and Odor:BLACK POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, HYDROGEN, SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURY IN A LANDFILL SITE APPROVED FOR THE
    DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL & HAZARDOUS WASTES. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE
    W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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