Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Use personal protective equipment as required
Precautionary Statements - Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Precautionary Statements - Storage
Store locked up
Precautionary Statements - Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Not applicable
Other Information
Not applicable.
Unknown acute toxicity2 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
substance(s)
Chemical NameCAS NoWeight-%Trade Secret
WATER7732-18-540 - 70*
SODIUM SILICATE1344-09-815 - 40*
CARBON BLACK1333-86-41 - 5*
*The exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General advice
Eye contact
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical
advice/attention.
Skin contact
Inhalation
IF ON SKIN:. Wash skin with soap and water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Self-protection of the first aider
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Note to physicians
IF SWALLOWED:. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Call a physician.
Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
See section 2 for more information.
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry chemical, Foam
Unsuitable extinguishing media
None.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
None in particular.
Explosion data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
None.
None.
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions
Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for containment
Methods for cleaning up
Prevention of secondary hazards
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
See Section 12 for additional ecological information.
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Sweep up and shovel
into suitable containers for disposal.
Clean contaminated objects and areas thoroughly observing environmental regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid breathing
vapors or mists. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Use personal protective equipment as required.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
.
TWA: 3 mg/m3 inhalable fractionTWA: 3.5 mg/m
(vacated) TWA: 3.5 mg/m
Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 F.2d 962
(11th Cir., 1992).
Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
3
3
IDLH: 1750 mg/m
TWA: 3.5 mg/m
TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 Carbon black in
presence of Polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons PAH
3
3
Skin and body protection
Respiratory protection
Wear protective gloves and protective clothing.
Use NIOSH-approved air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge or canister, as
appropriate.
General Hygiene Considerations
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Regular cleaning of
equipment, work area and clothing is recommended.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state
Appearance
Odor
Odor threshold
Property
pH
Melting point / freezing point
Boiling point / boiling range
Flash point
Evaporation rate
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammability Limit in Air
Vapor density
Relative density
Water solubility
Solubility in other solvents
Partition coefficient
Autoignition temperature
Decomposition temperature
Kinematic viscosity
Dynamic viscosity
Explosive properties
Oxidizing properties
>1
1.32
Partially soluble
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
Other Information
Softening point
Molecular weight
VOC Content (%)
Density
Bulk density
No information available
No information available
0
No information available
No information available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Air = 1
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
None under normal processing.
Conditions to avoid
Excessive heat.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents, Acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Carbon oxides
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Inhalation
Eye contact
Skin contact
Ingestion
Chemical NameOral LD50Dermal LD50Inhalation LC50
WATER
7732-18-5
SODIUM SILICATE
1344-09-8
CARBON BLACK
1333-86-4
May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
Contact with eyes may cause irritation. May cause redness and tearing of the eyes.
May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis.
Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous membranes.
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
US Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute health hazard
Chronic Health Hazard
Fire hazard
Sudden release of pressure hazard
Reactive Hazard
CWA (Clean Water Act)
This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40
CFR 122.42)
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level
pertaining to releases of this material
This product contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals
Chemical NameCalifornia Proposition 65
CARBON BLACK - 1333-86-4Carcinogen
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Chemical NameNew JerseyMassachusettsPennsylvania
WATER
7732-18-5
CARBON BLACK
1333-86-4
U.S. EPA Label Information
EPA Pesticide Registration Number
Not applicable
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NFPA
HMIS
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
HMIS (Hazardous Material Information System)
Revision Date
Health hazards 2Flammability 0
Health hazards 2Flammability 0
01-Jun-2015
Instability 0
Physical hazards 0Personal protection B
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at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing,
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