Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Graphite Powder Synonyms: Black lead, crystallized carbon, mineral carbon, plumbago Company Identification: DDC Kimya San. Tic. Ltd. Şti. Küçükyalı Mh. Bağdat Cad.Cami Sok.Lokman İş MerkeziNo:2 Kat:3 D:22-23 Maltepe /İstanbul
Küçükyalı V.D. 271 075 7395
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
Amorphus Graphite; 80% Carbon ContentSection 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEWAppearance: black.
No hazard has been reported
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. May cause conjunctivitis.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Inhalation: Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract.
Chronic: Prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline quartz may cause delayed lung injury/fibrosis (silicosis).
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid. Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.Antidote: None reported.
Section 5 - Firefighting Measures
General Information: Not flammable under 1300 deg CExtinguishing Media: For small fires, use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam. Autoignition Temperature: 1346
Flash Point: Not available.
NFPA Rating: Not published. Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available. Upper: Not available.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.Exposure Limits
Chemical Name
ACGIH
all forms except graphite fibers, respirable dust: 2 mg/m3 NIOSH
respirable dust: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA 1250 mg/m3 IDLH OSHA - Final PELs
see Table Z-3
GRAPHITE
OSHA Vacated PELs: GRAPHITE: respirable dust: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA Quartz: respirable dust: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: SolidAppearance: Black
Boiling Point: 1300 C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.09-2.25
Molecular Formula:C