Specification

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1. Chemical Product and Company Information
Product name: AquaSorb
®
Chemical name: Activated Carbon
Chemical family: Carbon
Formula: C
Company: Jacobi Carbons AB
Slöjdaregatan 1
SE-393 53 Kalmar
Sweden
For information: Sweden: [phone] United Kingdom: [phone] Germany: [phone]
United States: [phone] Malaysia: [phone] Finland: [phone]
Switzerland: [phone] France: [phone]
In emergency: as above
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical characterization:
Activated Carbon-high density skeleton, black, granular, extrudate or powder.
Components CAS number EC number
Carbon 7440-44-0 931-328-0
4. First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Promptly flush with running water for 15 minutes including water under eyelids. Obtain medical
attention.
Skin: Wash affected area well with water. Remove clothing, clean and dry thoroughly before re-use.
Get medical help if irritation develops.
Ingestion: Give 1/2 pint of warm water to drink. Seek medical help urgently. Do not induce vomiting.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical help if irritation develops.
2. Hazards Identification
This product is an odorless black granule or extruded pellet. Never enter a confined space containing
activated carbon as it will adsorb oxygen and asphyxiation may result.
Prolonged or repeated exposure to dust may cause eye and respiratory tract irritation.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flammable Properties:
Hazardous combustion
products:
Material will burn in a fire, releasing combustion products of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
General hazards: Other material adsorbed onto the carbon may also be released.
Extinguishing media: Water fog, foam, dry chemical.
Fire fighting equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus and full body protective clothing.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Notify safety personnel for large spills. Avoid generation of dust. Collect solid for recovery or disposal.
Personnel involved in clean up need protection against skin and eye contact and inhalation of dust or
mist.