Specification

SAFETY DATA SHEET (REGULATION (EC) n° 1907/2006 - REACH) Date: 13/02/2015
Version: N°6 (29/10/2012) Revision: N°5 (01/10/2012)
Prohibited equipment and procedures:
No smoking, eating or drinking in areas where the substance is used.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep away from any chemical (solvents and strong oxidizers).
Keep away from heat sources.
Store in a well-ventilated area.
Storage
Store and keep away from any chemical (solvents and strong oxidizers).
Storage of wet activated carbon in a closed area can deplete oxygen from air.
Packaging
Store in the closed, original packaging.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
No data available.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1. Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits:
Non otherwise classified dusts: 10 mg/m3
- UK / WEL (Workplace exposure limits, EH40/2005, 2007):
CAS TWA: STEL: Ceiling: Definition: Criteria:
7440-44-0 4 mg/m3 - - - R
Biological limits:
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Derived no effect level (DNEL) or derived minimum effect level (DMEL):
Final use: Workers.
Exposure method: Inhalation.
Potential health effects: Short term local effects.
DNEL: 3 mg of substance/m3
Exposure method: Inhalation.
Potential health effects: Long term systemic effects.
DNEL: 3 mg of substance/m3
Final use: Consumers.
Exposure method: Inhalation.
Potential health effects: Short term local effects.
DNEL: 0.5 mg of substance/m3
Exposure method: Inhalation.
Potential health effects: Long term systemic effects.
DNEL: 0.5 mg of substance/m3
8.2. Exposure controls
Suitable technical inspections
Local exhaust ventilation is recommended.
For the use of Granular Activated Carbon, no risk management measures are mandatory, but only recommended.
Personal protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Use personal protective equipment that is clean and has been properly maintained.
Store personal protective equipment in a clean place, away from the work area.