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MSDS

Section 1

CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTITIFICATION
Gowrishankar Chemicals K.B.Cross, KIBBANAHALLI 572 114 Tumkur Dist. Karnataka, INDIA Fax: (91)-816-227-8408
Email: swamy@gcarbon.com
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER	(91)-813-426-2046
NAME USED ON LABELS	GCARBON
CHEMICAL NAME	ACTIVATED CARBON
CHEMICAL FAMILY	Activated Carbon
PRODUCT USE	Liquid and vapour application
	( purification, decolorisation, separation & deodorization, effluent treatment, dechlorination )

Section 2

COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Identity	CAS No.	Typical	OSHA Hazard
Activated Carbon	7440-44-0	100%	N

Section 3

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Potential health effects:
Inhalation and skin contact are expected to be the primary rout occupational exposure to activated carbon.
NA- Not Applicable	NE-Not Established
Dust that contacts eye may be irritating or cause mechanical injury. Dust may cause slight skin irritation. Dust may be irritating to the respiratory tract and cause coughing or sneezing. Ingestion of powder, through not expected, may be irritating to the GI tracts.

Section 4

FIRST AID MEASURES
IF IN EYES	Immediately flush with plenty of fresh water.
IF ON SKIN	Flush the area with plenty of water.
IF SWALLOWED	Induce vomiting as directed by medical personnel. Give medical attention
IF INHALED	Remove to fresh air.

Section 5

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point (Test Method)	Non Flammable
Autoignition Temperature	Non Flammable
Flammable Limits	Upper: NA
Lower: NA EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water spray, carbon dioxide, foam, or dry chemical. When burned hazardous products of combustion including dioxides of carbon can occur.

Section 6

HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING	Keep bags closed until ready for use. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands and contact area after handling.
STORAGE	Product should be stored in dry, well ventilated area. Store away from ozone, liquid oxygen, chlorine, permanganate etc.
SHELF LIFE	Activated Carbon has a shelf life of three years from the date of Test Report.
Lower: NA EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water spray, carbon dioxide, foam, or dry chemical. When burned hazardous products of combustion including dioxides of carbon can occur.

Section 7

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point	NA
Specific Gravity	1.5 – 2.1
Vapor Pressure at 30deg C	NA
Vapor Density	NA
Freezing Point	NA
% Volatilities	NA
Solubility in Water	Insoluble
Ignition Temperature	360 deg C
Appearance	Black dense granules with no odor
Evaporation Rate	NA

Section 8

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available

Section 9

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information	No data available
Chemical Fate Information	No data available

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:: MSDS


	• WARNING

	• Wet activated carbon depletes oxygen from air and therefore dangerously low levels of oxygen may be encountered

	• workers enter vessel or confined space containing activated carbon, the vessels oxygen levels should be monitored and work precautions for potentially low oxygen areas should be followed.

	• All grades of GCARBON granular activated carbon are steam activated.

	• GOWRISHANKAR CHEMICALS believes that the information and recommendation contained herein are accurate as of the date thereof. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCAHNTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR

	IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN.. Further since the conditions and methods of use of the product and the information refereed to herein are beyond the control of GCARBON, Gowrishankar Chemicals disclaim any and all liability as to any results obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information.

	Rev. 98.03

	TMS