ICSC 0893 - GRAPHITE (NATURAL)

GRAPHITE (NATURAL)	ICSC: 0893 (April 2017)
Plumbago Black lead Mineral carbon

CAS #: 7782-42-5

EC Number: 231-955-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible under specific conditions. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Roughness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion			Rinse mouth. Rest.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then wash away with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria No hazard classification according to GHS criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
PACKAGING

GRAPHITE (NATURAL)

ICSC: 0893

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance BLACK FLAKES, LUMPS, POWDER OR CHIPS. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts violently with oxidants.	Formula: C Atomic mass: 12 Sublimation point: 3652°C Relative density (water = 1): 2.09-2.23 Solubility in water: insoluble

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
BLACK FLAKES, LUMPS, POWDER OR CHIPS.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts violently with oxidants.

Formula: C
Atomic mass: 12
Sublimation point: 3652°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.09-2.23
Solubility in water: insoluble

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dusts may cause effects on the lungs. This may result in graphite pneumoconiosis.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dusts may cause effects on the lungs. This may result in graphite pneumoconiosis.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (respirable fraction): 2 mg/m³, as TWA. MAK: (inhalable fraction): 4 mg/m³. MAK: (respirable fraction): 0.3 mg/m³; peak limitation category: II(8); pregnancy risk group: C; carcinogen category: 4

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Synthetic and natural graphite may be mixed and many graphite products contain deliberate additives such as cristobalite, clay, coal, and petroleum products.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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