anthracite Material Safety Data Sheet
| 1 | Identification of Substances/Undertaking | ||
| * | Trade name | Anthracite Filter Media | |
| 2 | Composition/Information on Ingredients | ||
| * | Chemical Identification | Anthracite | |
| Coal | |||
| Carbon | 90% | ||
| Ash | 5% | ||
| volatiles | 7% | ||
| 3 | Hazard Identification | ||
| * | Prolonged inhalation of dust may cause irritation. | ||
| * | Prolonged ingestion of dust may cause irritation | ||
| * | Contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation | ||
| * | Contact with the skin may cause temporary irritation | ||
| 4 | First Aid Measures | ||
| * | After Skin Contact | Remove particles and wash | |
| * | After Eye Contact | Flush eyes with water and remove all | |
| particles. Consult a physician if the | |||
| problem persists. | |||
| * | After Ingestion | Give water and seek medical advice | |
| if the problem persists | |||
| * | After Inhalation | Remove subject into fresh air and | |
| seek medical advice. | |||
| 5 | Fire Fighting Measures | ||
| * | Extinguisher Types | Water spray or foam | |
| * | Fire Fighting Procedure | Wear self contained breathing | |
| apparatus and full protection | |||
| 6 | Accidental Release Measures | ||
| * | Personal Precaution | Non-Hazardous | |
| * | Environmental Precaution | Non-Hazardous | |
| * | Method for Cleaning Up | Take up mechanically | |
| 7 | Handling and Storage | ||
| * | Precautions for Handling | No special instructions | |
| * | Measures to Protect | Do not store near a heat source | |
| Against Fire/Explosion | |||
| * | Storage | Store in a dry place | |
| 8 | Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | ||
| * | Ingredients with OEL's | 2 mg/m3 {EH 40/98} | |
| * | Respiratory Protection | Not required for normal operation. | |
| Recommended for high volume | |||
| applications if dust is present. | |||
| * | Hand Protection | Protective gloves recommended | |
| * | Body Protection | Overalls & eye protection recommended | |
| * | Hygiene Measures | High standards must be encouraged | |
| 9 | Physical and Chemical Properties | ||
| * | Appearance | Granular solid | |
| * | Colour | Black | |
| * | Odour | None | |
| * | Specific Gravity | 1.40 tonne/m3 | |
| * | Bulk Density | 740 kg/m3 | |
| 10 | Stability and Reactivity | ||
| * | The material is stable under normal conditions | ||
| * | Conditions to Avoid | Can support combustion on prolonged | |
| exposure to a naked flame. | |||
| * | Materials to Avoid | None | |
| 11 | Toxicological Information | ||
| * | This product is non-toxic | ||
| * | Toxicological Tests | Acute Toxicity | N/A |
| Additional Information | N/A | ||
| * | Experiences | Observations | None |
| 12 | Ecological Information | ||
| * | Information on Elimination | None | |
| * | Behavior in the Environment Resistant to bio-degradation | ||
| * | Mobility and bio-accumulative potential | None | |
| * | Aquatic Toxicity | N/A | |
| 13 | Disposal Considerations | ||
| * | Dispose of to an authorized landfill site | ||
| * | Preparation | The material is not considered to be | |
| hazardous | |||
| 14 | Transport Information | ||
| * | Road/Rail | ADR/RID | Not Dangerous |
| * | Inland/Sea | AND/ADNR | Not Dangerous |
| * | Air | ICAO/IATA | Not Dangerous |
| 15 | Regulatory Information | ||
| * | Labeling | Classified as non-hazardous | |