1. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I. Product Name
ProductName : Carbon Black
CHEMICAL NAME : Carbon
SECTION II. Composition/Information on Compounds
Component:CarbonBlack
CASNumber: 1333-86-4
Weight%: 100
SECTION III. Hazards for Man and Environment
POSSIBLEEFFECT ON HEALTH:
EYE: Carbonblackmay produce eye irritation.
SKIN CONTACT:The product isnot skinirritant
INFILTRATION THROUGH SKIN:Infiltrationisnotpossible,carbonblackbeingadry solidmaterial
INGESTION:Specificeffectisnotknown.
INHALATION:Athighconcentrationsof carbonblack dust(above TLV) inhalationmayproduce irritation
of lungs.
SECTION IV. First AID
EYE : Flushwithwater
SKIN : Wash withsoapand water.
INGESTION : Usuallynohazardouseffectisproduced
INHALATION :Go out intoopenair
2. SECTION V. Fire Fighting Procedures
COMBUSTIBIITY
FLASH POINT:N/A
INFAMMABILITYIN AIR: May inflame attemperature above 250 C
LOWER EXPLOSIBILITYLIMIT/LEL : 60mg/cu.m
UPPER EXPLOSIBILITYLIMIT/UEL : N/A
EXTINGUISHINGMEDIA : Atomizedjetof water
UNUSUAL FIRE HAZARDS: Carbonmonoxide andcarbondioxideare generatedduring combustionof
carbon black.The product burns(smolders) withoutflame,therefore insome casescombustionof
carbon blackcannot be detected,casescombustionof carbonblackcannotbe detectedunlessthe
productis stirred andsparks are produced.
HAZARDSOF DUST EXPLOSION : Carbonblack doesnotexplode easily,soitisnot consideredhazardous
inpractical applications.However,incertaintestconditionsmixture of carbonblackdustand air may
explode
SECTION VI. Procedures in Case Material is Released or Spilled
Collectwithvacuumcleaner,sweepuporsprinkle withwaterandcollectinrefuse container
SECTION VII. Handling and Storage
Store in containersandindoors.Nottoexpose toopenfire orstrongoxidizers.Checkforcarbon
monoxide andoxygencontentinairbefore enteringcontainerorworkroom.
If carbon monoxide ispresentoroxygenislow use adequategasmasks.Produce lessdustinair.Collect
all spilledmaterial immediately.
SECTION VIII. Limiting Exposure and Personal Protective Measures
INHALATION STANDARDS :Maximumcarbonblackdust contentinair byU.S. Standardsis 3.5 mg/cu.m
by Germanstandards6mg/cu.m,by Ukrainianstandards4 mg/cu.m byU.K. standards3.5 mg/c.u.
BREATH PROTECTION Notrequiredinnormal conditions.If dustcontentinairisabove recommended
limituse protective maskthatconformstoEuropean,national andlocal regulations.
SKIN PROTECTION : Notrequired.Use of protective glovesisnotnecessary.
EYE PROTECTION : Use protective glassesorgoggles.
PROTECTIVECLOTHING : NotRequired.
TECHNICALCONTROL : Adequate ventilationisrecommendedthatshouldkeepdustcontentinthe
underthe standardlimit.
3. SECTION IX. Physical Data
APPEARANCE
Form : Powder
COLOUR : Black
BOILINGPOINT: 4827 degC
VAPORPRESSURE: nodata available
FLAMMABILITY : The productis notflammable
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT : no data available
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT : no data available
FLAH POINT: no data available.
ODOUR : Odourless
ODOUR THRESHOLD : no data available
EVAPORATION RATE:no data available
SOLUBILITY IN WATER : Insoluble
EVAPORATION RATE:no data available
RELATIVEVAPOURDENSITY : no data available
PARTITION COEFFICIENT:no data available
IGNITION TEMPERATURE : no data available
DENSITY : 0.1-0.2 g/cc
Meltingpoint:3654-3697 degC
SECTION X. Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY : Productis stabile
INCOMPATIBILITY(MATERIALSTO AVOID) : StrongOxidizerssuchasliquidoxygen,chlorates,bromates,
nitrates.
CONDITIONSTOAVOID: Excessive heating,exposure toopenfire.
HAZARDOUSDECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbonmonoxide anddioxide are producedincombustion
HAZARDOUSPOLYMERIZATION : No polymerizationoccurs.
SECTION XI. Toxocology Data
Acute toxicity
Oral LD50 - LD50 Oral – rat – male and female - > 8000 mg/kg
InhalationLC50 – no data available
Dermal LD50 – LD50 Dermal – rabbit- > 3000 mg/kg
Otherinformationonacute toxicity –no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin-rabbit-noskinirritation –24h – OECD testguideline404
Seriouscorrosion/irritation
Eyes-rabbit-noeye irritation–OECD testguideline 405
Respiratory or skin sensitization
4. Guineapig– didnotcause sensitizationonlaboratoryanimals –OECD testguideline406
Germcell mutagenicity
Genotoxicityinvitro –Amestest– S. typhimurium –withandwithoutmetabolicactivation –negative
Genotoxicityinvitro –hamster– ovary-withandwithoutmetabolicactivation –negative
Genetoxicityinvivo –rat-female-inhalation-negative
Carcinogenicity
Carcinogenicity –rat-inhalation
Tumorigenic:CarcinogenicbyRTECScriteria.Lungs,Thorax or Respiration:Tumors.
Thisproduct isor containsa componentthathas beenreportedtobe possiblycarcinogenicbasedonits
IARC,ACGIH,NTP, or EPA classification.
Limitedevidence of carcinogenicityinanimal studies
IARC: 2B-Group2B : Possiblycarcinogenictohumans(carbonblack)
NTP : Nocomponentof thisproductpresentat levelsgreaterthanor equal to0.1 % isidentifiedasa
knownor anticipatedcarcinogenbyNTP.
OSHA : Nocomponentof thisproductpresentat levelsgreaterthanorequal to 0.1 % isidentifiedasa
carcinogenor potential carcinogenbyOSHA.
Reproductive toxicity: nodata available
Teratogenicity: no data available
Specifictarget organ toxicity – single exposure(globallyharmonizedsystem) –nodata available
Specifictarget organ toxicity – repeatedexposure(globallyharmonizedsystem)- nodataavailable
AspirationHazard : nodata available
Potential Health Effects :
Inhalation : maybe harmful if inhaled.Maycause respiratorytractirritation.
Ingestion: may be harmful if swallowed.
Skin : may be harmful if absorbedthroughskin.Maycause skinirritation.
Eyes : may cause eye irritation.
Signs and Symptons ofExposure : To the bestof our knowledge,the chemical,physical andtoxicological
propertieshave notbeenthoroughlyinvestigated.
Synergisticeffects : nodata available
Additional Information: RTECS ; FF5800000
SECTION XII. Ecological Data
No negative effect onenvironmenthasbeenestablished.
SECTION XIII. Waste Disposal
NeitherinUkraine norinEurope carbon blackis classifiedastoxicorhazardouswaste.
5. SECTION XIV. Transportation
DOT (US) : not dangerousgoods
IMDG : not dangerousgoods
IATA : not dangerousgoods
SECTION XV. Regulatory Information
OSHA Hazards : Carcinogen
SARA 302 Components:SARA 302 – nochemical inthismaterial are subjecttothe reporting
requirementsof SARA title III,section302.
SARA 313 Components:SARA 313 : This material doesnotcontainany chemical componentswith
knownCASnumbersthatexceedthe threshold(De Minimis) reportinglevelsextablishedbySARA title
III,section313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards: ChronicHealthHazard
SECTION XIV. Other Information
The above informationisbelievedtobe correct but doesnotpurport tobe all inclusive andshall be used
onlyas a guide.Itdoesnot representanyguarantee of the propertiesof the product.