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Safety Data Sheet

1. Product and Company Identification

Common Name: Powdered activated carbon, steam activated

Product name: Watercarb (WC)

Chemical Formula: C (carbon)

Recommended Use: Approved for use in the treatment of drinking water at water

treatment facilities. Max. dosage 250 ppm. Not evaluated for point-

of-use applications.

Manufacturer/Supplier: Standard Purification

551 N US Hwy 41

Dunnellon, FL. 34432

352-465-5959

Emergency Telephone Number: CHEMTREC – 800-424-9300

Revision date: 5/27/2015

2. Hazards Identification

Classification: Non-Hazardous under normal conditions of storage and use in the treatment of potable

water at water treatment facilities.

Hazards not otherwise classified: Combustible dust. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

All powdered activated carbons are classified as weakly explosive (Dust explosion class St1): Given the

necessary conditions of a strong ignition source, right concentrations of airborne carbon dust, adequate

oxygen levels, and confinement, the potential for a deflagration event exists. A combustible dust hazard

assessment and employee training should be carried out. See sections 7 and 9 for further information on

combustible dust precautions.

Label: None.

Precautionary Statements: Wet activated carbon removes oxygen from air and can lower the

concentration of oxygen inside vessels and other confined spaces. Workers should follow procedures for

low oxygen.

Workers should also take appropriate precautions when dealing with spent (used) activated carbons

which may exhibit hazardous properties associated with the adsorbed materials.

May contain small amounts of a proprietary scale inhibitor.

May contain small amounts of crystalline silica (<1%).

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Chemical Name

CAS Number

Percent of Total Weight

Activated Carbon

7440-44-0

100

ACTIVATED CARBON CHARCOAL POWDER

Activated Charcoal Powder

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Summary of content (6 pages)

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Safety Data Sheet ACTIVATED CARBON CHARCOAL POWDER 1. Product and Company Identification Common Name: Product name: Chemical Formula: Recommended Use: Powdered activated carbon, steam activated Activated Charcoal Watercarb (WC) Powder C (carbon) Approved for use in the treatment of drinking water at water treatment facilities. Max. dosage 250 ppm. Not evaluated for pointof-use applications. Manufacturer/Supplier: Chemistry Connection Standard Purification 551 N US Hwy 41 Dunnellon, FL.
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4. First Aid Measures Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and provide rest. Get medical attention if breathing difficulties develop or persist. Ingestion: If fully conscious, give one or two cups of water. If large quantities were ingested, consult a physician if gastrointestinal problems develop. Eye: Flush with excess water preferably with an eyewash. Avoid rubbing the eyes. If irritation persists, consult a physician. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. 5.
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For small spills: Retrieve as much material as possible by pushing gently with soft-bristle brushes and brooms, squeegees or dust mops, or by scooping with buckets or shoveling into containers or back into the original packaging. A final clean-up with a damp cloth or mop should suffice. Do not use compressed air or vigorous sweeping, as this may scatter dust into hidden or difficult-to-clean areas. Inspect hidden areas where dust may have settled.
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8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Carbon dust is considered a nuisance dust. OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits-Time Weighted Average 15 mg/m3, Total dust 5 mg/m3, Respirable ACGIH Threshold Limit: 10 mg/ m3, Treated as nuisance dust Silica, crystalline (Quartz) CAS RN 14808-60-7 may be present in small quantities: OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits-Time Weighted Average 30 mg/m3 /(%SiO2 +2) Total 10 mg/m3 /(%SiO2 +2) Respirable ACGIH Threshold Limit: 0.
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Melting point/freezing point Not applicable Solubility – insoluble in water. Scale inhibitor, if present, is soluble. Initial boiling point and boiling range Not applicable Flash point Not applicable Evaporation rate Not applicable Flammability Non-flammable Partition coefficient: Not applicable Auto-ignition temperature No information available Decomposition temperature No information available Viscosity Not applicable 10. Stability and Reactivity Stability: Stable. Not self-heating.
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13. Disposal Considerations RCRA- Unused product is not hazardous waste under U.S. R.C.R.A. Spent (used) product may be hazardous based on the substance adsorbed. See also Section 8. 14. Transport Information Shipping Name: Powdered Activated Carbon LTL Freight Class: 70 NMFC Number: 40560 Hazard Class: None – Product is not spontaneously combustible or self-heating. 15. Regulatory Information Certified under ANSI/NSF Standard 61 for use in the treatment of potable water. Maximum dosage 250 ppm.