MSDS

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

COCONUT SHELL BASED STEAM ACTIVATED CARBON
(Revision No. 010 dt. 15/04/2010)

Manufacturer Name & AddressGowrishankar Chemicals (P) Ltd
K.B.Cross, KIBBANAHALLI 572 114
Tumkur Dist. Karnataka, INDIA
email: info@gcarbon.com
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS+91 (0)8134 262046, FAX: + 91 (0)8134 262070
NAME USED ON LABELSGCARBON
CHEMICAL NAMESTEAM ACTIVATED CARBON
GRADESGS700A® GS800A® GS900A® GS1000A® GS1100A® GS50G, GS55G, GS60GGS1200A® GOLD CARBON GS700PK GS800 GS900 GS1000
CHEMICAL FAMILYLiquid and vapor application
PRODUCT USE( purification, decolonization, separation & deodorization, effluent treatment, dechlorination )
IdentityCAS NoTypical %OSHA HazardHS CODE
Activated Carbon7440-44-0100%N3802 1000
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS :
Eyes ContactNot Corrosive but like most dust may cause irritation.
Skin ContactNot Corrosive and no irritation.
IngestionNo known deleterious effects.
InhalationPossible mild irritation.
Chronic EffectsIARC: Not Listed NTP: Not Listed OSHA: Not Regulated
IF IN EYESImmediately flush with plenty of fresh water.
IF ON SKINFlush the area with plenty of water.
IF SWALLOWEDInduce vomiting as directed by medical personnel. Give medical attention.
IF INHALEDRemove to fresh air.
Flash Point (Test MethodNon Flammable
Auto ignition TemperatureNon Flammable
Flammable LimitsUpper: NA
Extinguishing MediaUpper: NA
Water spray, carbon dioxide, foam, or dry chemical.
When burned products of combustion including dioxides of carbon can occur.

IF SPILL OR LEAKE OCCURS
Clean up spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygene and safety practices. These practice include avoiding uncessory exposure, and removal of material from eyes, skin and clothing.

DISPOSAL METHOD
Spent granular activated carbon may be recyclable. Dispose of virgin(unused) carbon (waste or spilled) in a facility permitted for non hazardous waste. Spent(used) carbon should be disposed in accordance With applicable laws.

CONTAINER DISPOSAL
Do not use empty bags. Dispose of in facility permitted for non hazardous waste.

HANDLINGKeep bags closed until ready for use. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands and
contact area after handling.
STORAGEProduct should be stored in dry, well ventilated area. Store away from ozone, liquid oxygen, chlorine,
permanganate etc.
SHELF LIFEActivated Carbon has a shelf life of two years from the date of Test Report.
Eye ProtectionSafety glasses with side shields are recommended while handling. Through flushing with fresh water if material contact with eye happens.
Skin ProtectionAvoid direct skin exposure. Wash hands or any contact parts with plenty of fresh water.
Respiratory ProtectionUse appropriate BIS/NIOSH/MSHA approved particulate respirators is necessary.
Airborne exposure limitsRecommended limits for 8 hrs; Total Dust 2.1 mg/cu.m, Respirable Fraction: 0.7 mg/cu.m
Boiling PointNA
Specific Gravity1.5 – 2.1
Vapor Pressure at 30deg CNA
Vapor DensityNA
Freezing PointNA
% VolatilitiesNA
Solubility in WaterInsoluble
AppearanceBlack dense granules with no odor
Evaporation RateNA
STABILITYThis product is stable under the specified conditions of storage, shipment and use.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTOxides of Carbon
INCOMPATABILITYContact with strong oxidizing agents like ozone, liquid oxygen, chlorine, permanganate, etc may result in rapid combustion. Avoid in contact with strong acids.

Material non toxic.

This material is not harmful to environment. Used activated carbon may exhibit characteristic of the adsorbed material.

Activated carbon in its original state is a hazardous material nor hazardous waste. Follow applicable local laws for disposal of waste. Used activated carbon may become classified as a hazard waste depending on the application.

Proper Shipping NameSTEAM ACTIVATED CARBON ( NOT DOT REGULATED)
Hazard ClassNot Applicable
UN/NA NumberNot Applicable
Packing GroupNot Applicable
Freight ClassificationSTCC Code #2899643 NMFC #040560

Further more the provisions of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) under the category Carbon, Activated of UN number classification 1362 IMDG code class 4.2 (2004 Edition) do not apply to Activated Carbon produced via the Steam Activation Process, by the exemption provided under special provision 925 of the IMDG 2004 Edition code book. It is excluded from IATA#395, IMCO class 4.2 or UN 1362. Product tariff is 3802.10.00. Product confirms to EN 12915-1:2009(E).

Applicable PCB rules should be followed.

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

This granular activated carbon is steam activated